1978 Mazda RX-7 SA22C Savannah (race version) 

Engine: 12A - Twin-rotor Wankel engine

Power: 253 hp

Torque: 230 Nm

Top speed: 250 km/h

Weight: 950 to 1050 kg

The Mazda RX-7 SA22C Savannah is a true racing legend. This model made history when it won the 1979 Daytona 24 Hours in the IMSA GTU class. The car was driven by the talented drivers Yoshimi Katayama, Yojiro Terada, and Takashi Yorino and achieved 5th place overall in 1979.

1978 Mazda RX-7 SA22C Savannah (racing version)

·       Engine: 12A - Twin-rotor Wankel engine

·       Power: 253 hp

·       Torque: 230 Nm

·       Top speed: 250 km/h

·       Weight: 950 to 1050 kg

The RX-7 Savannah was known for its impressive reliability and performance, making it a favorite on the racetrack. The model's successes helped cement Mazda's reputation as a manufacturer of powerful and durable race cars.

The Mazda RX-7 SA22C Savannah, in its later evolutionary stage, was a true highlight at the 1981 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps. This car was prepared by Tom Walkinshaw Racing (TWR) and driven by the talented drivers Pierre Dieudonné and Tom Walkinshaw. The race was extremely exciting, and the RX-7 prevailed against strong competition such as BMW 530is and Ford Capris. The victory was a significant achievement for Mazda and confirmed the reliability and performance of the RX-7 in the international motorsport world.

This success was an important step for Mazda and helped cement the RX-7's reputation as one of the finest racing cars of its time. Here are all the key data for the later evolutionary stage from 1981:

1981 Mazda RX-7 SA22C Savannah (racing version)

·       Engine: 12A - Twin-rotor Wankel engine

·       Power: 304 hp

·       Torque: 250 Nm

·       Top speed: 270 km/h

·       Weight: 950 to 1,050 kg