Mazda RX-7 FB Savanna GT
The 1980 Mazda RX-7 FB Savanna GT represented the Japanese domestic market version of Mazda's revolutionary rotary sports car. Marketed as the Savanna RX-7 in Japan, it featured the legendary 12A twin-rotor engine producing 130 horsepower in a lightweight, perfectly balanced chassis. The FB generation established the RX-7's reputation for exceptional handling dynamics, combining near-perfect weight distribution with responsive steering and compliant suspension. The Savanna GT variant included sport bucket seats, upgraded suspension components, and distinctive badging that differentiated it from export models.
Check engine compression carefully as rotary apex seals wear. Look for oil consumption and blue smoke. Rust common in rear fenders, door bottoms, and floor pans. Verify all emissions equipment if importing. Original Savanna badging adds value. Many were modified so finding stock examples is challenging.
Built at Mazda's Hiroshima Ujina Plant No. 1. The Savanna name honored Mazda's rotary racing heritage. JDM models had slightly higher compression and different emissions equipment than export versions.