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413 WHP Mazda RX-7

Well before the Fast and the Furious franchise turned everyone into an enthusiast, the hardcore fans were in-touch with the Japanese performance scene through Option Magazine. Option Magazine was founded by Daijiro Inada in 1981 to open the gates for the aftermarket automotive performance market. The magazine gained readership around […]

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Capabilities Enhanced | FEED’s Ever-Evolving 631HP RX-7

Good looks, turbocharged power, low weight, excellent handling, and a distinct sound, Mazda’s FD RX-7 of the 1990s had it all. The car’s unique power plant and timeless looks turned it into an iconic representation of the rise of import performance, making it a highly sought after platform among all […]

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Performance Pioneer Adam Saruwatari | DSPORT Hall Of Fame

Innovators of any field earn their place not only by perfecting current designs and technologies, but also by being willing to try something new and different. This inclination for experimenting with ideas that no else has thought of before is a major factor in moving an industry forward. In 1994, […]

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RE Pro Shop Miyoshi – Rotary Shop Japan Tour

The Miyoshi RX7 was turning heads at last years Tokyo Auto Salon, so we journeyed to the RE Miyoshi ( 三好自動車) shop to take a tour of this rotary heaven… The “RE” in RE Pro Shop Miyoshi says it all, Rotary Engine. Located in the suburban prefecture of Okayama, Japan, […]

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SevenStock 19 | A Celebration of Rotary Engine Power

Despite what some seem to think, the Wankel (rotary) engine platform is far from dead. There’s no denying that rotaries take up only a small population of the cars you’ll find on the street, however, the fanbase revolving around these unique engines is as loyal as ever. On October 1, […]

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What project car would you build with a $10,000 budget?

DSPORT Staff Update | What project car would you build with a $10k budget? Disclaimer: The views expressed here are from Issue 133, opinions may have since changed. Richard Z-Speed My choice for a $10k build would start with a 1970 Datsun 240Z. Some functioning examples, in need of a […]

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This 445 WHP RX7 V8 Mash Up Yields Balance and Reliability

Winning is everything to the competitor. They don’t care how it’s done, as long as it’s within the rules, it’s fair game. No boundaries, no limitations, just the necessary means to reach the top of the podium. In the case of racing, the vehicle and how it’s equipped according to […]

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550-Horsepower Wide-Body Mazda RX-7 Set To Show And Go

From mild to wild is an expression that’s often used to describe a full range of performance upgrades. In show-car circuits, “mild” classes impose restrictions to certain modifications where “wild” classes provide an anything-goes format. Robert Mealey of Champions Motorsports, began entering his 1994 Mazda RX-7 in the “mild” class […]

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Aero-Tuned Mazda RX-7 Shaves Seconds With Aerodynamics

In Japan, the pursuit of time attack records has driven tuner shops and privateers alike to Tsukuba Circuit, the Mecca of time-attack competition. This benchmark circuit has been the battlefield where many a competitor has waged war against the clock in the hunt for class records. The highest honor is […]

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Wide Body Mazda RX-7 Still Catching Glances | Restored to Glory

Show car builds are meant to be eye candy. Some of the lengths that builders will go to in order to satisfy judging requirements would even make Liberace cringe. On the other hand, manufacturers work with tuning shops to build demo vehicles that take the “Best of Show” cars and […]

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Wangan Racer | Zimax Mazda RX-7

There is no doubt that the Mazda RX-7 is one of the best sports cars to come out of Japan. Mazda got it right with this car, from its appealing and curvaceous design to its lightweight and powerful twin-rotor and twin-turbo Wankel engine. But what really makes this car special […]

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Built 13B, Big Boost and Nitrous Make This Mazda RX-7 Dream A Reality

No boundaries. When limitations are lifted, expect the unexpected, anticipate the outrageous. Many tuning enthusiasts express themselves through their vehicle builds. When you have a blank check to work with the sky is the limit. Dominic Morabito is one of these tuners. A hard worker for his passions, Morabito has had a fascination with Mazda’s FD3S RX-7 since […]