2012 Lexus LFA

  • Japan’s rotary engine masterpiece

  • First production car to offer sequential twin turbochargers

  • Final and most refined version of the RX-7

Mazda’s RX-7 exemplifies Japanese sports car innovation in the late 20th Century, and it represents an excellent value offering performance, engineering, and style which make a great addition to a collection.  Their unique rotary engine with its light weight and high engine output combined with a well-balanced chassis and sleek bodywork showed that Mazda could challenge the European builders on and off the track at a fraction of the cost.  With this example having fewer than 15,000 miles and only 2 previous owners and given the popularity of the RX-7 within the Japanese Sports Car enthusiast market, serious collectors are on the lookout for similar vehicles to add to their Youngtimer stable.

Specifications

Engine: Twin Rotor Wankel 1.3 Liter, Twin sequential turbocharging, fuel injection, 5 speed manual transmission; rear wheel drive
Horsepower: 252 hp; 217 ft/lbs Torque
Brakes: 4-wheel disk brakes
Performance: Top Speed 155 mph, 0-60mph 5.0 sec  ¼ mile 13.9 sec
Curb Weight: 2875 lbs
Fuel consumption: 25.5 mpg