Comparison: wheelbase Mazda RX-7 vs. competitors 2024

The wheelbase is the distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels It is the value that most determines the comfort of the front and rear seat occupants.Coupes like the Mazda RX-7 Twin Turbo often have a shorter wheelbase due to their compact size. A shorter wheelbase can contribute to their agility and maneuverability in tight spaces, making them well-suited for city driving.With it’s length of 4295 mm and bootspace of 122 l, the Mazda RX-7 has a wheelbase of 2425 mm. The longest wheelbase you can find amongst similar vehicles has Peugeot 406 Coupé 135 (8* ), which is 275mm more than the RX-7 Twin Turbo - 2700 mm.For illustration, the difference in length between the Mazda and the Peugeot is 325mm. On the other hand, the shortest wheelbase in the " coupe" category belongs to Alpine A610 Turbo , which is 2340 mm - that makes it 85mm shorter than the Mazda in question.

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Overview of generations
Comparison to similar cars
Comparison to other Mazda models

Mazda RX-7 - How has the wheelbase changed over the generations?

Mazda RX-7 generations

(Wheelbase)

Mazda RX-7 generations
Generation year	Wheelbase
RX-7, Model year 1979 (SA2)	2420 mm
RX-7, Model year 1981 (FB)	2420 mm
RX-7, Model year 1986 (FC)	2430 mm
RX-7, Model year 1989 (FC (1. Facelift))	2430 mm
RX-7, Model year 1992 (FD)	2425 mm

1. RX-7, Model year 1979 (SA2) 2420 mm

2. RX-7, Model year 1981 (FB) 2420 mm

3. RX-7, Model year 1986 (FC) 2430 mm

4. RX-7, Model year 1989 (FC (1. Facelift)) 2430 mm

5. RX-7, Model year 1992 (FD) 2425 mm

The difference in wheelbase between first generation (SA2) from 1979 and last generation (FD) from 1992 is 0.5cm mm.

The wheelbase of the current generation of RX-7 is 2425 mm.

The wheelbase compared to other Mazda models

Mazda RX-7 vs other current cars by Mazda

(Wheelbase)

Wheelbase: RX-7 vs. other models by Mazda
Variant name	Wheelbase
MX-5 RF	2310 mm
MX-5 Roadster	2310 mm
2 Hybrid	2560 mm
2	2570 mm
CX-30	2655 mm
MX-30	2655 mm
CX-5	2700 mm
3	2725 mm
3 Fastback	2725 mm
6 Kombi	2750 mm
6 {sedan}	2830 mm
CX-60	2870 mm
CX-80	3120 mm

1. MX-5 RF 2310 mm

2. MX-5 Roadster 2310 mm

3. 2 Hybrid 2560 mm

4. 2 2570 mm

5. CX-30 2655 mm

6. MX-30 2655 mm

7. CX-5 2700 mm

8. 3 2725 mm

9. 3 Fastback 2725 mm

10. 6 Kombi 2750 mm

11. 6 {sedan} 2830 mm

12. CX-60 2870 mm

13. CX-80 3120 mm

How does the wheelbase of the Mazda RX-7 compare to it's nearest competitors?

Mazda RX-7 vs. similar cars

(Wheelbase)

Wheelbase: Mazda RX-7 vs. similar cars
Car model	Wheelbase
Peugeot 406 1995	2700 mm
BMW 8er-Reihe 1989	2684 mm
Lamborghini Diablo 1990	2650 mm
Ferrari Mondial t 1989	2650 mm
Ford Probe 1993	2610 mm
Ferrari 456 GT 1993	2600 mm
Opel Calibra 1994	2600 mm
Nissan 300ZX 1990	2570 mm
Ferrari 512 TR 1991	2550 mm
Audi 80 1991	2548 mm
Alfa Romeo GTV 1995	2540 mm
Alfa Romeo SZ/RZ Zagato 1989	2510 mm
Porsche 928 1991	2500 mm
Nissan 200SX 1989	2475 mm
Mitsubishi 3000 GT 1992	2470 mm
Mitsubishi Eclipse 1992	2470 mm
Ferrari F355 1994	2450 mm
Chrysler Viper 1993	2444 mm
Nissan 100NX 1991	2430 mm
Mazda RX-7 1992	2425 mm
Lotus Esprit 1996	2420 mm
Maserati Shamal 1989	2400 mm
Maserati Karif 1988	2400 mm
Porsche 968 1991	2400 mm
Alpine A610 1991	2340 mm

1. Peugeot 406 1995 2700 mm

2. BMW 8er-Reihe 1989 2684 mm

3. Lamborghini Diablo 1990 2650 mm

4. Ferrari Mondial t 1989 2650 mm

5. Ford Probe 1993 2610 mm

6. Ferrari 456 GT 1993 2600 mm

7. Opel Calibra 1994 2600 mm

8. Nissan 300ZX 1990 2570 mm

9. Ferrari 512 TR 1991 2550 mm

10. Audi 80 1991 2548 mm

11. Alfa Romeo GTV 1995 2540 mm

12. Alfa Romeo SZ/RZ Zagato 1989 2510 mm

13. Porsche 928 1991 2500 mm

14. Nissan 200SX 1989 2475 mm

15. Mitsubishi 3000 GT 1992 2470 mm

16. Mitsubishi Eclipse 1992 2470 mm

17. Ferrari F355 1994 2450 mm

18. Chrysler Viper 1993 2444 mm

19. Nissan 100NX 1991 2430 mm

20. Mazda RX-7 1992 2425 mm

21. Lotus Esprit 1996 2420 mm

22. Maserati Shamal 1989 2400 mm

23. Maserati Karif 1988 2400 mm

24. Porsche 968 1991 2400 mm

25. Alpine A610 1991 2340 mm

Comparison: wheelbase Mazda RX-7 vs. competitors 2024

Mazda RX-7 - How has the wheelbase changed over the generations?

Mazda RX-7 generations

The wheelbase compared to other Mazda models

Mazda RX-7 vs other current cars by Mazda

How does the wheelbase of the Mazda RX-7 compare to it's nearest competitors?

Mazda RX-7 vs. similar cars

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