1987 Mazda Advertisement, "Introducing the New Mazda RX-7 Turbo"
THF204756 / 1987 Mazda Advertisement, "Introducing the New Mazda RX-7 Turbo"
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Artifact Overview
Mazda built its RX-7 sports car across three generations from 1978-2002. Each version featured a Wankel rotary engine. Instead of conventional reciprocating pistons, the rotary power plant used an eccentric rotor to convert internal combustion power into motion. Though compact and lightweight, rotary engines tended to be less fuel efficient. Available turbochargers boosted the RX-7's horsepower.
Artifact Details
Artifact
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Subject Date
1987
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
87.1.18.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 14.125 in
Width: 18.563 in
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