FD in 1991?
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here is a helpful link backing up December '91 being first production of FD, also carries good specs and info on RX from 1978 to 2002.
http://www.j-garage.com/6110.htm
NB: JDM
http://www.j-garage.com/6110.htm
NB: JDM
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Originally Posted by Lone Raider
Yes the FD first year was 1992 but the Infini IV was built already in 1991 and it didn't have specs of a FD. It was FD-like body with the old FC engine. Another interesting fact is that it wasn't named RX-7 but only had the name Infini IV on it.
This car is extremly rare, so it's not an FD at all but some mutant car.!
This car is extremly rare, so it's not an FD at all but some mutant car.!
Originally Posted by widebody2
pretty sure its in Jack Yamagucci's book. I'm sure I spelled his name wrong too. No pics though
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I never said it was an FD body and neither did lone raider...as I remember reading it was very similar to an FD body...don't make me break out the book. These are actual production numbers, not model years: 2nd gen, 1991-15648 1992-245 3rd gen 1991-975 1992-26654 1993-6801 1994-5962 1995-5202 1996-4762 1997-3556 1998-1423 1999-4151
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Originally Posted by widebody2
I never said it was an FD body and neither did lone raider...as I remember reading it was very similar to an FD body...don't make me break out the book. These are actual production numbers, not model years: 2nd gen, 1991-15648 1992-245 3rd gen 1991-975 1992-26654 1993-6801 1994-5962 1995-5202 1996-4762 1997-3556 1998-1423 1999-4151
#32
Originally Posted by Lone Raider
Yes I remember reading that Infini IV was some kind of crossover, but since there isn't a single photo of the Infini IV this discussion is heading for a deadend.
http://www.rx7uknet.dircon.co.uk/rx7_fc3s_4.html
Information is listed under "the ultimate second generation RX-7."
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Originally Posted by DMRH
Wrong about the 92 3rd gen.
The series-6 (92-95) RX-7 arrived into the USA in the first half of 1992. May-92 to be exact.
Even though they where introduced in May, many had Jan,Feb or Mar-92 production dates. etc
In fact, over 60% of USA sales are 92-models. Sales took a steep nose dive for the 93- model, which lead to the cars ultimate removal from the USA market at the end of the "series-6" production run in DEC-95.
The series-6 (92-95) RX-7 arrived into the USA in the first half of 1992. May-92 to be exact.
Even though they where introduced in May, many had Jan,Feb or Mar-92 production dates. etc
In fact, over 60% of USA sales are 92-models. Sales took a steep nose dive for the 93- model, which lead to the cars ultimate removal from the USA market at the end of the "series-6" production run in DEC-95.
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Originally Posted by diablone
Well it wasn't. A quick search could have answered that.
http://www.rx7uknet.dircon.co.uk/rx7_fc3s_4.html
Information is listed under "the ultimate second generation RX-7."
http://www.rx7uknet.dircon.co.uk/rx7_fc3s_4.html
Information is listed under "the ultimate second generation RX-7."
#35
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Originally Posted by diablone
There were no RX-7's sold as an FD body with an FC engine, as was claimed above. There were test vehicles using FC bodies to hide their work, but that is not what is being talked about in this topic.
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Originally Posted by widebody2
I am about 95% sure it was a cross between 2nd and 3rd gens in one way or another.
No FD was ever produced with an FC powertrain, and no FC/FD combination was ever produced in quantity or offered for sale.
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Originally Posted by widebody2
Maybe the one I was remembering reading about was not called the infini...who knows. The car I read about is actually in Mike Ancas' book not Jack Y's and I am about 95% sure it was a cross between 2nd and 3rd gens in one way or another.
And that Mazda executives actually owned these cars.
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Originally Posted by jimlab
No FD was ever produced with an FC powertrain, and no FC/FD combination was ever produced in quantity or offered for sale.
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Originally Posted by maxpesce
NO NO NO - North America NEVER got a 1992 MODEL Year RX-7 (FC or FD)...
If you don't belive me, go to www.mazdamark.com and go to FC specs, then the s5 specs page. They go in depth into the info on the Infini IV and the '92 convertible.
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Originally Posted by spoolin93r1
iirc, the first FD's were available in early 1992 in certain countries
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Originally Posted by Falcoms
If you don't belive me, go to www.mazdamark.com and go to FC specs, then the s5 specs page. They go in depth into the info on the Infini IV and the '92 convertible.
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there was no "cross-over". the infini IV was the ultimate FC, as in it was FC in its final and fully developed form. it was a sign of what's to come in the FD, but nothing really crossed over. FD made its debut in october of 1991 in japan, and just under 1000 were made for the '91 MY, i'd guess a good number of those didn't reach showrooms but were press cars, etc. so for the japanese market, technically there were both MY '91 FC's and FD's
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It has been stated that the FC made it to model year 1992, and proven.
It has been stated that the FD made its run in late 92' as a 93' model year and began production in 91' in Hiroshima.
Mazda may have made a car with and FC chassis but differant looks as a show car to get everyone hyped for the FD... now what it looks like is the ultimate Q... if it did exist there must be pics somewhere.
~Kris
It has been stated that the FD made its run in late 92' as a 93' model year and began production in 91' in Hiroshima.
Mazda may have made a car with and FC chassis but differant looks as a show car to get everyone hyped for the FD... now what it looks like is the ultimate Q... if it did exist there must be pics somewhere.
~Kris
#46
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Originally Posted by JaNusSolSumnus
It has been stated that the FC made it to model year 1992, and proven.
Short of that, try to find a 1992 RX-7 listed by Edmunds, Kelley, NADA or on Carpoint or any other used car web site.
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Originally Posted by Rhode_Dog
I sear i saw a 1992 listed on autotrader.
Maybe the guy was mistaken.
Maybe the guy was mistaken.
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Jimlab is right there was no 1992 fc the production stopped in 1991, whoever is selling that RX-7 doesn't know what he has.The first 3rd gen did start production in Dec. 1991 and the first ones that was sold in the U.S was sold in mid 1992 but it was a 1993 moldel.In the U.S there is no such car as i 1992 RX-7 you have a 3rd gen if the production date is 1992.
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With this ever confusing issue of calling a 92 model car a "93-model" for the USA market & some even doubting the fact that FD production started in Oct-91.
I think a real easy way of dealing with this is to simply go with what Mazda Japan say. Thats where the cars came from. Thats there origin. Whether some USA marketing ****** wants to call a car that was built in DEC-91 a "93 model" should be dis-regarded as it creates too much confusion with the large percentage of international visitors to this forum & even many of you Americans who see this as confusing too. Perhaps stating them as a 91 would create the same confusion the "93" issue does (despite starting in Japan back then) but as a 92 would be more generally accepted since thats when they came "on-line" around the world.
I propose "BOOSTED7" to change the directory from "93-current" which is clearly wrong, to 92-02 which is accepted everywhere but the USA. However, this forum has the ability to replace this American misconception & set the record straight.
REgards
I think a real easy way of dealing with this is to simply go with what Mazda Japan say. Thats where the cars came from. Thats there origin. Whether some USA marketing ****** wants to call a car that was built in DEC-91 a "93 model" should be dis-regarded as it creates too much confusion with the large percentage of international visitors to this forum & even many of you Americans who see this as confusing too. Perhaps stating them as a 91 would create the same confusion the "93" issue does (despite starting in Japan back then) but as a 92 would be more generally accepted since thats when they came "on-line" around the world.
I propose "BOOSTED7" to change the directory from "93-current" which is clearly wrong, to 92-02 which is accepted everywhere but the USA. However, this forum has the ability to replace this American misconception & set the record straight.
REgards