Though the RX 7 sports car was released in 1978 for the first time, the 1982 RX7 became popular in its series. It was equipped with all the amenities needed for a sports car like interiors, safety and mechanical features.
The car was offered in three various versions, namely the base S, GS and GSL. Upon introduction, the base model was powered by a rotary engine and it is mated to a standard five speed transmission with overdrive.
Standard Features
Some of the standard features in this model include
• Blackout trim and mouldings
• 165HR13 steel belted radials
• Electric rear-window defroster
• Tachometer
• AM/FM stereo radio with 2 speakers
• Styled steel wheels
• Power antenna
• Two-speed wipers with intermittent-action feature
• Full cut-pile carpeting
• Front and rear stabilizer bars
• Color-coordinated urethane covered bumpers
• Rotary engine
• 5-speed overdrive transmission
• Chip-resistant rocker panel coating,
• Semiautomatic choke
• Dual sideview mirrors
• Vanity mirror
• Tinted glass Dual padded sunvisors
• All vinyl or vinyl-and-velour upholstery
• Full center console
• Analogue quartz clock
• Day/night rearview mirror
• Reclining bucket seats
• Voltmeter, temperature and oil-pressure gauges
• Compact spare tire
• 2-spoke soft-grip sport steering wheel
• Electronic check panel
• Door armrests
• Hidden headlamps, with headlamps-up-when-off control
• Remote-control electric fuel-filler door release
• Power assisted brakes