RX-7: Mazda's Rotary Sportscar [Hardcover]

Brian Long (Author), Takaharu 'Koby' Kobayakawa (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 12, 2001

This text presents the full story of Mazda's Wankel-engineered vehicle.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Veloce Publishing (October 12, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1901295931
• ISBN-13: 978-1901295931
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,317,027 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars First rate, GREAT information!, December 9, 2001

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Dale Clark (Pensacola, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: RX-7: Mazda's Rotary Sportscar (Hardcover)

This book is a MUST HAVE for any RX-7 enthusiast! There is a wealth of new information that is ONLY in this book and nowhere else, and I have 'em all :).

If you've read the Mazda RX-7: Sports Car Color History book, this book is along the same lines and format. Where the big difference lies is the non-US specific focus of the information; model changes and lineups for Japan, the US, and the UK are covered, along with TONS of color photographs, reproductions of ads, and more.

The information in the book is VERY well researched and extremely accurate, which is asking quite a lot due to the breadth of the subject.

This is a fine reference work on the history of the RX-7. The "newness" of the book is a plus, since it covers the newer 3rd generation cars that are only for sale in Japan as well as photos and information on the upcoming RX-8. This information is not in *any* of the other RX-7 books.

Get it now!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazingly In-Depth, January 14, 2002

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D. Foster (Clarkston, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: RX-7: Mazda's Rotary Sportscar (Hardcover)

An absolutely amazing book. Some of the most in-depth insight into this superb production automobile. It covers the inception of Mazda (and the effects of WWII on the company - based in Hiroshima) to the modern developments of the RX-8 and the Renesis engine (and a wealth of RX-7 facts in between).

If you have ever wondered about the history, evolution, and the future of this impressive sportscar... Here is the source of your answers (has great photos, too!).

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars RX-7, the book by Brian Long, June 29, 2002

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"sbailey294" (PA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: RX-7: Mazda's Rotary Sportscar (Hardcover)

Great book, all of the history is there. Worth geting, also makes a cool table book. lots of pics, and info on the Wankle rotary. only thing is it lacks a longer buyers guide. oh well, still A+.