What are the RX-7 “generations”?
The RX-7 was completely rebodied twice. We refer to the original body style as the “1st Generation”. This body was introduced for sale in 1978 as a 1979 model. The last 1st generation model was designated 1985. The “2nd Generation” RX-7, the first restyle, was introduced in 1985 as a 1986 model. The last 2nd generation model was designated 1991. Sales of the 1991 model continued into 1992 until the new, second restyle, “3rd Generation” model was ready in 1992. This model was designated 1993. It remains in production without significant change to the body style. Sales of the 3rd generation in the US ceased when the supply of 1995 models was exhausted. It is helpful to RX-7 mailing list and rec.autos.rotary Usenet readers for posts to include applicable generation information on the subject line in the form [1], [2] or [3] indicating which of the generation(s) or combination thereof to which the post applies. [all] should be substituted if the post applies to all generations.
