Mazda RX-7 GSL-SE

Mazda RX-7 GSL-SE
Mazda
1985 Production Car
Japan
Engine
1.3L Naturally-Aspirated 2-Rotor Rotary
135 bhp (101 kW), 133 lb⋅ft (180 N·m)
Layout
Front-Engined, Rear-Wheel Drive
5-speed Transmission
Weight
2575 lbs (1168 kg)
54%F/46%R
0.052 hp/lb (0.086 kW/kg)

"Mazda and the rotary engine – a synonymous pairing best represented by the Mazda RX-7; the loud, high-revving rotary, paired with the lightweight, perfectly balanced, incredibly aerodynamic body. The already powerful Mazda twin-rotor 100 hp engine saw a further evolution with the 1985 redesign that brought the RX-7 more in line with the likes of Porsche. It also bumped the power of that rotary design up to 146 hp and added a turbocharger. "

—Official description

The 1985 Mazda RX-7 GSL-SE - abbreviated as "Mazda RX-7 '85" - is a rear-wheel drive sports car by Mazda.

It appears in Forza Motorsport 4 as part of the April Alpinestars Pack and all subsequent Motorsport main titles, although it was featured in Forza Motorsport 5 as part of the Alpinestars Car Pack.

It also appears in Forza Horizon 4 since Update 24.

Synopsis

The 1985 Mazda RX-7 GSL-SE is a first generation model of the Mazda RX-7 codenamed SA22C or FB. It was produced from 1978 to 1985, and replaced by the FC series that was is available in the Forza series as the 1990 Mazda Savanna RX-7.

The GSL-SE trim was offered from 1984 to 1985, and added a limited-slip differential as well as improved brakes and suspension.

Drivetrain

Conceived as a light sports, the 1985 features a rotary engine mounted behind the front axle for a balanced weight distribution on the chassis. The rotary engine, which requires less space in the chassis than piston engines, outputs 135 hp (101 kW) from only 1.3 liter displacement.

Unlike newer Mazda RX-7 models in the Forza series, the 1985 RX-7 has a naturally-aspirated rotary engine rather than a turbocharged variant.

Statistics

	Speed 3.7 Handling 4.3 Acceleration 5.0 Launch 5.6 Braking 4.2	E 201
Required DLC: Requires the April Alpinestars Pack
Unlock Requirements Car Dealer: Purchase from the car dealer for 6,000 CR
Performance & Body Style Body Style: Sports Car Speed: Top Speed: 130.8 mph  (210.5 km/h) Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 8.800 secs. 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 25.000 secs. Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 138.2 ft (42.1 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 380.3 ft (115.9 m) Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): 0.80 g 120 mph (193 km/h): 0.77 g

	Speed 4.9 Handling 4.1 Acceleration 5.8 Launch 6.3 Braking 3.9	D 306
Required DLC: Requires the Alpinestars Car Pack
Unlock Requirements Car Dealer: Purchase from the car dealer for 12,000 CR or 20 T
Performance & Body Family Body Family: Early Sport Compact Speed: Top Speed: 129.5 mph  (208.4 km/h) Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 8.800 secs. 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 25.000 secs. Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 111.6 ft (34 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 297.2 ft (90.6 m) Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): 1.05 g 120 mph (193 km/h): 1.00 g

	Speed 5.0 Handling 4.2 Acceleration 5.7 Braking 3.9	E 277
Unlock Requirements Car Dealer: Purchase from the car dealer for 12,000 CR
Performance & Division Division: Compact Sport Coupe Speed: Top Speed: 131.8 mph  (212.1 km/h) Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 8.800 secs. 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 25.000 secs. Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 141.0 ft (43 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 344.8 ft (105.1 m) Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): 1.02 g 120 mph (193 km/h): 0.98 g

	Speed 5.0 Handling 4.2 Acceleration 5.7 Braking 3.9 Common	E 277
Unlock Requirements Unlock: Purchase from the car dealer for 36,000 CR
Performance & Division Division: Sport Compact Icons Collection Tier: Tier 1 - Common (+65) Speed: Top Speed: 131.8 mph  (212.1 km/h) 1/4 Mile: missing data Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 8.800 secs. 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 25.019 secs. Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 151.5 ft (46.2 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 367.4 ft (112 m) Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): 1.02 g 120 mph (193 km/h): 0.98 g

	Speed 1.3 Braking 1.4 Handling 1.7 Acceleration 1.4	E 274
Unlock Requirements Car Dealer: Can be purchased from the Car Dealer for 25,000 CR
Performance & Division Division: Early Sport Compact Speed: Top Speed: missing data 1/4 Mile: missing data Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): missing data 120 mph (193 km/h): missing data

	Speed 5.7 Handling 4.7 Acceleration 5.2 Launch 7.1 Braking 4.5	D 427
Unlock Requirements Hard-to-Find: A "Hard-to-Find" vehicle that can not be purchased from the Autoshow Auction House: Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing Backstage: Can be acquired by redeeming a pass at the Horizon Backstage Horizon Super7: Completion reward for Series 37 (Winter) & Series 54 (Winter) Seasonal: This vehicle may appear as a listed item in the Forzathon Shop or as a Festival Playlist reward. Forzathon Shop: N/A Festival Playlist: Series 24 (Spring) - "Midnight Mazdaness" championship Series 28 (Summer) - "Getting Gnarly" The Trial Series 33 (Summer) - 50% season completion
Performance & Car Type Car Type: Retro Sports Cars Value: 250,000 CR Rarity: Common Speed: Top Speed: 131.1 mph  (210.9 km/h) Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 8.800 secs. 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 25.000 secs. Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 196.2 ft (59.8 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 478.2 ft (145.8 m) Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): 0.77 g 120 mph (193 km/h): 0.77 g

Conversions

	Conversion - Drivetrain
	AWD
	AWD
	AWD
	AWD Drivetrain

	Conversion - Aspiration
	Single Turbo
	Single Turbo
	Single Turbo
	Single Turbo
	Single Turbo

Trivia

• The 1985 RX-7 can be upgraded with Extreme Dimensions, Kaminari and Sarona aftermarket Street aero upgrades.

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