Understanding the Mazda RX-7 S1: A Look at the First Generation Rotary
The Beginning of a Legend When Mazda launched the first generation of the RX-7, they introduced a vehicle that would define their engineering identity for decades. The Mazda RX-7 S1, known more precisely as the Mazda RX-7 Series 1, arrived in 1978 and immediately stood apart from the crowd. It was not just another sports car; it was a statement that the rotary engine could power something genuinely special. The car was light, nimble, and had a character all its own, partly