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Old 02-18-2003 | 03:10 PM
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I am selling my garaged 2nd gen RX7. It is a clean car.. it is a GTUs and I have a few mods on it as well. Mods include: race clutch, exhaust, intake, tsw rims, $1,500.00 sterio system, factory rims are included, clifford alarm system, and maybe a few minor things. It has 130,000 original miles on it. Runs great no smoke and is a very good eye catcher. Pictures are comming soon and those on request. Make me an offer, I need this car to go to a good home.



I have included the GTUs specs.

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1989-1990 Mazda RX-7 GTUs





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1989 brought with it not only the "refreshed" version of the 2nd Gen RX-7, it also brought with it what would become the most sought after version of the 2nd Gen bodystyle. In 1989 the GTUs was released, or should we say, unleashed to the public. Bearing special 16" spoke alloys, GTUs badging, a special 4.30 Limited Slip rear differential, this Normally Aspirated RX-7 was essentially a TurboII model, without the Turbo. The TurboII version of the 5-speed manual was the only transmission offered in the GTUs, as is fitting for the audience the GTUs was meant for. In 1989 there were a number of GTUs' produced, however should you ever come across a 1990 GTUs, you have found something incredibly rare. Mazda produced exactly 100 1990 GTUs' before discontinuing the mark. To this day Mazda officially denies on paper that there were ever any GTUs' made after 1989.





GTUs Interior: The interior of the GTUs was a minimalist's dream. The stereo was typically a scant AM/FM reciever with an optional Cassette-CD combination unit. Leather was not an option, neither was an automatic transmission. Seats were identical to those found in the TurboII however these seats had a special striped fabric design. As with all other 1989 non-convertible RX-7s, snake-type seat belt harnesses were made standard.





GTUs Exterior:

Hardly distinguishable from other RX-7s the GTUs was the sleeper of the group. Under the hood was the same Normally Aspirated 13B powerplant as used in the other RX-7s, however, this beast had a few suprises elsewhere. Starting at the front of the car, the GTUs recieved a special body colored "chin/lip spoiler" under the front facia, the same chin spoiler used on the Turbo models of that year. The hood was made of lightweight aluminum, weighing in at about half the weight of the steel hoods used on most other normally aspirated RX-7s. The wheels were identical to the Turbo models of the 1989 year, a special thin spoke alloy design in 16" size. There was also no sunroof available on the GTUs package.





General Specifications

Suggested Retail Price: $19,600

EPA Gas Mileage: 17 City / 25 Highway

Curb Weight: 2,800 lbs

Wheelbase: 95.7 inches

Track f/r: 57.1 inches / 56.7 inches

Length: 169.9 inches

Width: 66.5 inches

Height: 49.8 inches

Ground Clearance: 5.9 inches

Fuel Capacity: 18.5 US Gallons





Engine Specifications

Engine Type: Twin Rotor 13B Normally Aspirated

Displacement: 1308cc/80ci

Compression Ratio: 9.7:1

Output(hp): 160bhp @ 7000 rpm

Torque: 140lb-ft @ 4000 rpm

Fuel Supply: 4 Injectors via Electronic Fuel Injection





Drivetrain Specifications

Transmission: 5 Speed Manual

Gear Ratios:

1st: 3.475

2nd: 2.002

3rd: 1.366

4th: 1.000

5th: 0.756

Reverse: 3.288

Final Drive Ratio: 4.30:1





Steering Specifications

Type: Rack and Pinion Power Assist

Overall Ratio: 15.2

Turns (lock to lock): 2.7

Turning Circle: 32.2 feet





Suspension Specifications

Front, type: Independent MacPhearson strut type, with lower A-arm, anti-roll bar, and coil springs.

Rear, type: Independent Dynamic Tracking Suspension System with trailing arms, Triaxial floating hubs, camber control links, coil springs, and an anti-roll bar.

Front Anti Roll Bar: 24mm

Rear Anti Roll Bar: 12mm
Old 02-18-2003 | 03:15 PM
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dont forget the rear spoiler on GTUs models should be made of hollow fiberglass instead of the solid polyurethane of the TurboII's



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Old 02-18-2003 | 03:19 PM
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i sent you a pm already. check your pms!
Old 02-18-2003 | 03:52 PM
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PICTURES!! i need to drool!
Old 02-18-2003 | 04:36 PM
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I'm assuming this is a 1989 GTUs?
Old 02-18-2003 | 04:59 PM
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yes, this is an 89' GTUs. I'm in Kentucky and I have just now checked my PMs.. hehe.. pms.. anyways i'm glad you've sent me the messages and I'll return them asap. I'll be checking this later on tonight at 10:00 pm. central time.



On the pictures. I have to scan them and i'll be posting them on here asap. Prepare to be impressed.



thanks.



-Media Ikon
Old 02-18-2003 | 05:00 PM
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I miiiiiight do a trade in... dunno.. it'll have to be something impressive. but my options are open. feel free to PM me.
Old 02-18-2003 | 10:40 PM
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PICTURES!! i need to drool!
Same here..
Old 02-20-2003 | 11:15 PM
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pictures are comming within 4 days or so. I had to go get me another scanner due to mine messing up the other night. thanks for being patient.



Old 02-24-2003 | 03:59 PM
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Damn Vosko,You looking at another GTU's?Or just wanting pics of it?



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