When the first-series SA RX-7 (named for the first two letters of its VIN tag) arrived on the scene in 1978 as a '79 model, it was an instant success, unlike the rotary-powered coupes that came before ...

Mazda's timing was perfect. In the late 1970s, British and Italian sports car makers were hanging by their fingernails, C3 Corvettes were aging ungracefully, Datsun's lovable Z-Car was evolving into ...

The Mazda RX-7 makes an excellent but challenging project car for gearheads who want to learn about the fascinating world of rotary engines. The extra steps one has to take to keep a rotary in optimal ...