Mazda RX-7 (FD3S)

The Mazda RX-7 (FD3S) is a sports car made by Mazda between 1992 and 1995. The Mazda RX-7 consists out of several series such as Series 6 (1992-1995), Series 7 (1996-1998) and Series 8 (1999-2002) but the most successful car in terms of sale was the Series 6. The Mazda RX-7 is best known for its twin-turbocharged rotary engine, a unusual feature in sports cars.

White
The "White" edition was released on July 27th, 2010 and was the In-game cash version of the RX-7. The car is completely stock and features no performance parts. The car was removed from the Car Dealer with the first IGC rotation on August 21st, 2012. The car later returned to the dealer on March 13th, 2015 as an IGC Weekend Special.

Blue
The "Blue" edition was released on July 27th, 2010, and was the In-game cash version of the RX-7. The car is completely stock and features no performance parts. The car model was removed from the game on August 24th, 2011, where the model then returned as a SpeedBoost variant of the RX-7 on July 16th, 2013, on sale for a limited time only.

Sidestep
The "Sidestep" edition was released on July 27th, 2010 and was the rental version of the RX-7. The car features mixed street-tuned Performance Parts and minor aftermarket parts.

Battle Machine
The "Battle Machine" edition was released on April 19th, 2011 and was first made available for SpeedBoost, but then later also became available for Cash on October 11th, 2011. The car comes pre-equipped with race-tuned performance parts, 2-star Skill Mods and aftermarket parts. The car also features an unique livery inspired by Need for Speed: ProStreet.

Overall Performance
The Mazda RX-7 (FD3S) has a stock top speed of 232 km/h (144 mph) which is above average for Class D cars. The acceleration is good but its nitrous output is weak. The handling is very good and responsive. It's capable of doing high-speed cornering with minimal oversteer.

For Team Escape and Pursuit Outrun the RX-7 can perform very well. It can go through roadblocks well and dodge heavy police vehicles such as rhinos very well because of its responsive handling. However, as its very light, it cannot take a head-on collision with rhinos very well.

Trivia
A similar model of the "Battle Machine" appears in Need for Speed: Undercover as well. Players can unlock the car by completing events that are available in the Challenge Series.