* First generation (SA22C): 135 mph (217 km/h)
* Second generation (FC3S): 155 mph (250 km/h)
* Third generation (FD3S): 174 mph (280 km/h)
0-60 mph (97 km/h) acceleration:
* First generation (SA22C): 8.5 seconds
* Second generation (FC3S): 6.9 seconds
* Third generation (FD3S): 5.3 seconds
1/4 mile (402 m) time:
* First generation (SA22C): 16.2 seconds @ 87 mph (140 km/h)
* Second generation (FC3S): 14.7 seconds @ 98 mph (158 km/h)
* Third generation (FD3S): 13.1 seconds @ 110 mph (177 km/h)
These figures are for stock, un-modified vehicles. With modifications, the Mazda RX-7 can be much faster. For example, some drag racing RX-7s have been known to run the 1/4 mile in under 10 seconds.