Mazda RX-7 Shooting Brake Rendering Is Fast and Furiously Practical 4 Mar 2021, 10:44 UTC ·
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Whenever we come across any Mazda RX-7 artwork, it takes us back in time to the early 90s. Even those who never got a chance to drive one probably still know the popular third-gen model from the original The Need for Speed video game, which came out in 1994. The RX-7 was one of multiple Class C cars within the game, together with the Acura NSX and the Toyota Supra Turbo. 11 photos
Out in the real world, the third-generation RX-7 stood out as having the first-ever mass-produced sequential twin-turbocharger system exported from Japan. It was developed alongside Hitachi, helping to deliver a total of 252 hp (255 PS) in its initial stages. Later models had 276 hp (280 PS).