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... The rakish good looks are sleek for function. Disappearing headlamps and a sculptured windtun - nel tested design reduce the drag coefficient to an extremely low 0.36. POWER TRAIN The rotary engine realizes its true potential in the Mazda RX-7, and the compact size is ideal for the frontmid engine layout. With its light weight, spirited acceleration and smooth, quiet opera tion, Mazda's rotary engine is uniquely qualified as a sportscar powerplant. And its flat torque curve signals excellent driveability even at very low speeds without sacrificing superior performance. The rotary engine that powers the RX-7 is the culmination of 16 years of Toyo Kogyo's technological research as well as experience gained from the production of more than 1,000,000 rotary engines. LAYOUT Ideal weight distribution, centralised weight masses and a low centre of gravity with a wide stance contribute to matching the rotary engine's performance with the chassis. The engine is placed behind the front wheels to achieve a frontmid engine layout. And the RX-7 handles like the sports car it knows it is. 51% of weight 49% of weight CHASSIS four trailing links with a Watt linkage for lateral location of the axle. The riding comfort and superior handling characteristics of independent rear suspension are realized through a combination of ...