Limited 4-seat(!) 280PS RX7 in Japan !
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Limited 4-seat(!) 280PS RX7 in Japan !
Unbelievable! How did they manage to fit 4 seats in the RX7?
And it is more powerful than before! That would make an interesting purchase!
here is the link ...
Last Limited Edition RX-7 Unleashed in Japan
And it is more powerful than before! That would make an interesting purchase!
here is the link ...
Last Limited Edition RX-7 Unleashed in Japan
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I did a (random
) search in the Japanese site and found a picture of the 4 seat interior
4 seats RX7
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4 seats RX7
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The 4-seat RX-7 is more of a 2+2 than a true 4-seater. If you've ever looked at a Supra or 3000GT, you'll see that those cars also have a pair of rear seats, but there pretty much useless unless you're a small child.
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In Japan, the RX-7 has always been this way.
Two seaters are frowned upon in Japan, it's a cultural thing. There are exceptions, of course, in the case of roadsters.
The SA/FB (original RX-7) was a 2+2 in Japan, but it required the removal of a collision brace that was necessary to meet US crash regs. You could, however, get the rear seats from Mazda dealers as an option but they're unusable for anyone other than a child or a small dog.
The FC (second generation RX-7) was also available as 2+2, even in the United States. You will occasionally see a 2+2, but once again, they're rare in the US.
And of course the FD (3rd gen RX-7) was available in Japan as a 2+2 but there were never any plans to sell it as such in the United States.
Only the "hardcore" sports models of the RX-7 were two-seaters in Japan, like the Infini IV and RZ.
Two seaters are frowned upon in Japan, it's a cultural thing. There are exceptions, of course, in the case of roadsters.
The SA/FB (original RX-7) was a 2+2 in Japan, but it required the removal of a collision brace that was necessary to meet US crash regs. You could, however, get the rear seats from Mazda dealers as an option but they're unusable for anyone other than a child or a small dog.
The FC (second generation RX-7) was also available as 2+2, even in the United States. You will occasionally see a 2+2, but once again, they're rare in the US.
And of course the FD (3rd gen RX-7) was available in Japan as a 2+2 but there were never any plans to sell it as such in the United States.
Only the "hardcore" sports models of the RX-7 were two-seaters in Japan, like the Infini IV and RZ.
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Very informative first post SmokingClutch.
I think I’ve seen a 2+2 second generation RX7 and the back seats are more usable than in other cars like the audi TT for example.
I think I’ve seen a 2+2 second generation RX7 and the back seats are more usable than in other cars like the audi TT for example.
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