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The 2002 Mazda RX-7 Spirit R (Type A) (FD3S) (Series 8) is a limited edition trim released as part of the FD's final year of production.

It was only made available in Japan, making it exclusively right-hand drive.

Spirit R RX-7s were released by Mazda in three different type variations: A, B, and C. A is a 2 seater with a 5-speed manual gearbox, B is a 2+2 seater with a 5-speed manual gearbox, and C is a 2+2 seater with a 4-speed automatic gearbox.

The Spirit R trim was limited to 1,500 units and ran from April 2002 to August 2002; of which 1,000 Type A variants were made with Type B and C variants making up the remaining 500 produced. 700 of those produced were adorned in an exclusive body colour - Titanium Grey.

Components equipped to the Spirit R Type A include forged 17" BBS wheels, Bilstein suspension components, Recaro red bucket seats, red brake calipers, an adjustable spoiler, and drill vented disc brakes.

Games[]

Need for Speed (2015)[]

The RX-7 Spirit R Type A can be purchased for Credits25,800 in Need for Speed (2015).

0 - 60 mph 1/4 Mile Top Speed Power
Stock 04.92 seconds 13.36 seconds @ 111 mph (179 km/h) 159 mph (256 km/h) 276 hp
Fully Upgraded 02.26 seconds 09.20 seconds @ 162 mph (261 km/h) 229 mph (369 km/h) 886 hp

Need for Speed: Payback[]

The RX-7 Spirit R was confirmed to appear in Need for Speed: Payback following a brief appearance in the Welcome to Fortune Valley trailer[1] released on September 26, 2017.

It was not available for use on release, and was only made available as an Abandoned Car with the Speedcross Update[2] on December 19, 2017.

Stock

The stock RX-7 Spirit R is unlocked for purchase from the drag, drift, off-road, race, and runner class dealerships for NFSPB BankYellow Icon84,350 upon completing the "Same Crew, New Wheels" mission in Chapter 1: "Ignition".

NFSPB MazdaRX7 Garage
LV156
NFSPB BankYellow Icon84,350
NFSPB Dealership NA Icon
Complete the "Same Crew, New Wheels" mission in Chapter 1: "Ignition"
Purchase from an available Dealership
Stock: LV 156
Max: LV 399
Speed
Horsepower: 276 bhp
Top Speed: 159 mph (256 km/h)
Acceleration
0 - 60: 4.80 secs.
1/4 Mile: 13.20 secs.
Nitrous
N2O Capacity: 3.2
N2O Power: 3.2
Air
Airtime: 4.5
Landing: 3.6
Brakes
Braking Response: 4.9
Braking Power: 4.7

Abandoned

The "Abandoned" RX-7 Spirit R is unlocked upon successfully delivering it to Rav at his airfield during its rotation period as an abandoned car rumour. It has only been made available as a drag, drift, or race class car.

NFSPB MazdaRX7Abandoned Garage
LV172
NFSPB BankYellow Icon0
NFSPB Dealership NA Icon
NFSPB Dealership NA Icon
NFSPB Dealership NA Icon
Deliver to the Airfield 73 garage after hearing about a rumour from Rav
Abandoned Abandoned - Timed availability
Stock: LV 172
Max: LV 399
Speed
Horsepower: 311 bhp
Top Speed: 163 mph (262 km/h)
Acceleration
0 - 60: 4.40 secs.
1/4 Mile: 12.70 secs.
Nitrous
N2O Capacity: 3.2
N2O Power: 3.2
Air
Airtime: 4.5
Landing: 3.6
Brakes
Braking Response: 4.9
Braking Power: 4.7

Need for Speed: Heat[]

The RX-7 Spirit R '02 appears in Need for Speed: Heat following its brief appearance in the official reveal trailer, which was released on August 14, 2019,[3] and appears in the NFS: Heat Studio app as part of container 2, which was released on August 27, 2019.

Stock

The stock RX-7 Spirit R '02 is unlocked for purchase from the car dealer for NFSHE Icon Bank59,500 upon reaching Reputation Level 4NFSHE Icon Rep.

It has a customisation rating of nine and can be equipped with performance parts.

NFSHE Mazda RX7SpiritR Dealership
Unlocked at NFSHE Icon Reputation LVL 4
Infobox 2017White Car 144
NFSHE Icon Bank59,500
POWER 1.1
HIGH SPEED 1.8
ACCELERATION 2.3
NITROUS 2.0
HORSEPOWER [bhp] 276
0-60 MPH [s] 4.80
MAX TORQUE [ft-lb] 232
TOP SPEED [mph] 159
NFSHE HandlingCartesianGraph
Customisation (Rating: 9/10)
Engine Swaps (8 Available)
276 bhp 1.3L Wankel
NFSHE Icon Bank66,000, REP LVL 19
[bhp] 276 / 725
345 bhp 4.0L V8
NFSHE Icon Bank131,500, REP LVL 27
[bhp] 345 / 1,009
456 bhp 4.0L V8
NFSHE Icon Bank191,000, REP LVL 31
[bhp] 456 / 1,014
503 bhp 2.9L V6
NFSHE Icon Bank192,500, REP LVL 31
[bhp] 503 / 905
514 bhp 4.0L F6
NFSHE Icon Bank225,500, REP LVL 31
[bhp] 514 / 1,017
507 bhp Forged 1.3L Wankel
NFSHE Icon Bank244,500, REP LVL 31
[bhp] 507 / 981
562 bhp 3.8L V6
NFSHE Icon Bank254,000, REP LVL 31
[bhp] 562 / 1,008
562 bhp 3.8L V8
NFSHE Icon Bank254,000, REP LVL 35
[bhp] 562 / 1,010

Need for Speed: Unbound[]

The RX-7 Spirit R (2002) appears in Need for Speed: Unbound as part of Volume 1 following a car list article published on October 6, 2022 to the official Need for Speed website.[4][5]

Stock

The stock RX-7 Spirit R can be purchased from the "Buy Stock" section of the "Buy and Sell" menu in the garage for $59,500 and has a Tier B 155 performance rating.

Story[]

It is unlocked for purchase in the Story mode upon the player completing the "Prologue" and reaching Sunday, Week 1.

Lakeshore Online[]

It is unlocked for purchase in Lakeshore Online mode upon the player finishing 30 Tier B playlists in any position using any Mazda vehicle.

Custom

The custom RX-7 Spirit R can be purchased from the "Buy Custom" section of the "Buy and Sell" menu in the garage for $250,000 and has a Tier S 324 performance rating.

Story & Lakeshore Online[]

It is unlocked for purchase in both the Story mode and Lakeshore Online mode upon the player completing the "Spirited Away" Rydells Rides mission during the Thursday day session in Week 1 of the Story mode.

"Legendary Custom"

The Mazda RX-7 Spirit R "Legendary Custom" is a custom car included with the Robojets Swag Pack released with Volume 3 on June 20, 2023.

It can be purchased from the "Buy Stock" section of the "Buy and Sell" menu in the garage for $59,500 and has a Tier B 155 performance rating.

Story & Lakeshore Online[]

It is gifted as a reward upon the player purchasing its associated downloadable content pack.

Upon being gifted to the player, it is added to both their Story mode and Lakeshore Online mode garages.

Trivia[]

  • In Need for Speed: Payback and Need for Speed: Heat, the Spirit R has a front fitted "RX-7" branded licence plate.

Gallery[]

References[]

  1. Video: Need for Speed (2017) Need for Speed Payback Welcome to Fortune Valley. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dHSzsSDnvs
  2. https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-payback/news/nfs-payback-new-update-speedcross-carsUnder the Hood: Need for Speed Payback Speedcross Update
  3. Video: Need for Speed (2019) Need for Speed™ Heat Official Reveal Trailer. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ewiJJe_nYI
  4. Website: ea.com/games/need-for-speed (2022) Need for Speed Unbound Car List. Available at: https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-unbound/about/car-list
  5. Article: gamespot.com (2022) Need For Speed Unbound Has Over 140 Cars To Collect And Customize. Available at: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/need-for-speed-unbound-has-over-140-cars-to-collect-and-customize/1100-6508106/
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