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Mazda RX-7 Specs

Since 1979 the RX-7 has kept the same length; since 1986, the first year with a recorded weight, it has gained 172 lb.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 3 generations · 1979–1996 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The 1996 Mazda RX-7, the latest model year on record, is 168.5″ long, 68.9″ wide and 48.4″ tall on a 95.7″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,798 lb. At 14 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 4 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Mazda RX-7 generation, measured

The biggest change in weight came in 1990: 255 lb heavier than before.

FIG.01·Mazda RX-7 dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1979–1985168.9″66.1″50″94.9″—
1986–1989169.7″66.5″50″95.7″2,626 lb
1990–1996170.1″66.5″50″95.7″2,881 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

RX-7 year by year

FIG.02·Mazda RX-7 dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
1996168.5″68.9″95.7″2,798 lb1
1995168.5″68.9″95.7″2,798 lb1
1994168.5″68.9″95.7″2,798 lb1
1993168.5″68.9″95.7″2,798 lb1
1992168.5″68.9″95.7″2,798 lb1
1991170.1″66.5″95.7″2,908 lb2
1990170.1″66.5″95.7″2,899 lb3
1989168.9″66.5″95.7″2,818 lb3
1988168.9″66.5″95.7″2,818 lb3
1987168.9″66.5″95.7″2,707 lb3
1986169.7″66.1″95.7″2,588 lb3
1985170.1″65.7″95.3″2,401 lb2
1984170.1″65.7″95.3″2,401 lb2
1983170.1″65.7″95.3″2,401 lb2
1982170.1″65.7″95.3″2,346 lb1
1981170.1″65.7″95.7″2,346 lb1
1980168.9″65″94.9″2,350 lb1
1979168.9″66.1″94.9″—1
ROWS 18·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a RX-7 fit

FIG.02·Mazda RX-7 — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep14 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft14 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide5.7 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 617 cars within 10″ of its length, the RX-7 has a shorter wheelbase than 85%.

FIG.03·Mazda RX-7 against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 617 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width68.9″69.3″−0.4″
Wheelbase95.7″100.8″−5.1″
Curb weight2,798 lb2,996 lb−198 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

RX-7 against its rivals

Next to the Alfa Romeo Spider, the RX-7 is the longest and the heaviest of the two.

FIG.04·Mazda RX-7 against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Mazda RX-7 (this car)1996168.5″68.9″2,798 lb
Alfa Romeo Spider1994167.7″63.8″2,531 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1996 RX-7 bigger than the 1995?

No. The 1996 and 1995 RX-7 are the same size and weight.

Which RX-7 years share the same body?

By our measurements the body changed in 1986 and 1990. Model years inside each range, such as 1990–1996, share the same dimensions; the boundaries are estimated from changes in size.

Which is bigger, the RX-7 or the Alfa Romeo Spider?

The 1994 Alfa Romeo Spider is 0.8″ shorter and 267 lb lighter than the 1996 RX-7.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 18 RX-7 model years, 1979 to 1996. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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