All models of the RX-7 come with the same powerplant, a two-rotor wankel engine with sequential twin-turbos. It displaces 1.3 liters (80 CID). Two transmissions are available, a 5-speed manual with overdrive or a 4-speed electronically controlled automatic with overdrive and a lockup torque converter. All 3rd generation RX-7s come with 4-wheel disc brakes and ABS. They all have fully independent double-wishbone coil-spring suspension, power rack-and-pinion steering, and a Torsen torque-sensing limited-slip differential. Air conditioning is standard, as is an alarm.

• Type: 2-rotor inline rotary
• Aspiration: Sequential twin turbochargers and an air-to air intercooler
• (Twin Hitachi HT12 turbos w/51mm turbine & 57mm compressor)
• Displacement: 1308cc (80 Cubic Inches)
• Comp. Ratio: 9.0:1
• Horsepower: 255 @ 6500 (manual)
• 255 @ 6200 (automatic)
• Torque: 217 ft.-lb. @ 5000
• Ignition: Distributorless Electronic
• Fuel Injection: Bosch L-Jetronic based Speed density system

• 2-rotor inline rotary engine with sequential twin turbochargers, air-to-air intercooler, and electronic fuel injection
• Engine oil cooler
• 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive
• Power Plant Frame (PPF)
• Torsen torque-sensing limited-slip differential
• Fully independent double-wishbone suspension with rear shock-tower support brace
• Rack-and-pinion steering with engine-rpm-sensing variable power assist
• Power-assisted 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes with aluminum 4-piston front calipers and ducted backing plates
• Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

• 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels
• Dual aerodynamic body-color power mirrors
• Tinted glass
• Retractable halogen headlights
• Lightweight aluminum hood

• Highback bucket seats with seatback recliners
• Sport cloth upholstery
• Dual storage compartments behind seats
• Power windows and door locks
• Remote liftgate and fuel door releases
• 9000-rpm tachometer with 8000-rpm* redline
• 180-mph speedometer
• Gauges for oil pressure and engine coolant temperature
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel, handbrake grip, and transmission shift knob
• Cruise-control with steering-wheel-mounted controls (n/a R-1)
• Driver's side air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
• Drilled aluminum clutch and brake pedals (manual trans. only)
• Anti-theft alarm system
• Heater/defroster with 4-speed blower and side-window demisters
• Air Conditioning
• AM/FM/cassette stereo sound with five speakers and automatic power antenna
• * 7000 rpm redline with automatic transmission

Base models

Comes with all equipment above, and can be ordered with a 4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with overdrive. Can also be ordered with leather seating surfaces.

Not available in Competition Yellow Mica.

Touring models

This is an option package consisting of:

• Leather seating surfaces
• Bose Acoustic Wave stereo music system with compact disc player, five speakers and automatic power antenna
• High-reflex paint
• Sliding sunroof with tilt-up ventilation feature
• Halogen fog lights
• Rear window wiper/washer
• Upgraded sound insulation
• Removeable rear cargo area cover
• Touring models can be ordered with a 4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with overdrive.

Not available in Competition Yellow Mica. For the 1994 year model, the touring package was renamed "PEG" for popular equipment group.

"R" models

The "R" model is the performance model, and does not have cruise control.

• The "R" model's option package consists of:
• Rear spoiler and front air dam
• Dual engine oil coolers
• Dedicated front brake air ducts
• Special suspension tuning
• Front shock-tower support brace
• Z-rated high-performance steel-belted radial tires

Not available in Silver Stone Metallic or Montego Blue Metallic.

• Misc ID field" (1993: "1" = US, "2" = Canada.)
• (1994: "3" = manual seat belts, 2 airbags)
• (1995: "3" = manual seat belts, 2 airbags)

• 1993 = "P"
• 1994 = "R"
• 1995 = "S"

(Q was not used)

• 1993: started with 200001
• 1994: started with 300001
• 1995: started with 400001