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Mazda RX-7 FC (2nd Generation, 13B-T turbo era)

1986–1991 · FC · coupe

The FC RX-7 moved upscale with a Porsche-944-inspired shape and a Dynamic Tracking Suspension System (DTSS) rear axle. The naturally aspirated 13B made around 146 hp; the 13B-T Turbo II (Turbo trim, 1987 onward) added a turbocharger and bumped output to around 200 hp. A convertible joined for 1988. The FC sits between the analog SA/FB and the wild FD.

Watch out: Owner reports of 13B-T apex seal failure on neglected or boost-pressure-modified engines, charcoal canister and emissions plumbing rot, and aging factory turbo seals. Rotary engine rebuild cost is the make-or-break expense on a used FC. Like all RX-7s, rust on rocker and lower-quarter panels is common on salt-belt cars.