GT-X vs GT-R

[FortyfiveD]

Does anyone know the options or spec differences between these two I have a friend that knows everything (or just about ) the GT-X but doesn't know anything about the GT-R. Was just curious because I was going to be getting new badges for my GT-X and was just thinking about changing it up that's all. Thanks for the help.

[TehMonkay]

GT-R was no sunroof, all lightweight stuff open diff and steel wheels I do believe.

Made leightweight from the factory intended to have most parts replaced with aftermarket race pieces i assume.

[Max777]

A turbo RX-7 with an open diff? This was JDM spec only, right?

[Whizbang]

A turbo RX-7 with an open diff? This was JDM spec only, right?

correct. Then again they got no non turbo cars....

[WE3RX7]

GT-R is closer to an US S4 cosmetically as well from what I believe with no side skirts, etc.

[djmtsu]

From what I heard, the GT-R is like a GTU, or an S4 sport, except turbo of course. Manual windows, steering, no rear wiper, etc. Kind of a lightweight, stripped FC.

But I have been wrong many times. Where is RETed when you actually need him :P

[Miata_mx5]

http://www.j-garage.com/mazda/rx-7/1987spec.htm

[FortyfiveD]

Thanks Ganashi that really helped. Where have you been I've seen you pop up randomly on the forum but not in person. We need to meet up sometime.

[djmtsu]

Sweet, I was right ;)

[RETed]

It has nothing to do with which year the FC was made.
The GT-X is basically a higher trim level than a GT-R.
Consider the GT-R as a base model.

[Miata_mx5]

Thanks Ganashi that really helped. Where have you been I've seen you pop up randomly on the forum but not in person. We need to meet up sometime.

Sorry, been trying to find work as it's been impossible around here.

Call me anytime, you have my number. I am always on aim too.

I have been somewhat broke lately lol.

[FortyfiveD]

yeah for sure take it easy man. and good luck with the job search.

[Fidelity101]

At first, I thought this thread was going to be about the Mazda 323 GTX vs a Nissan GTR comparison. lol

[WE3RX7]

Lol - I was pretty close. Japan gets all the fun stuff!

[FortyfiveD]

totally random fact #1 my gt-x has no third brake light.

[RETed]

uhhh...is gt-r not series 4, and gt-x not series 5? I guess your statement is true by the same token that usdm series 5 turbo II's are more optioned than USDM series 4 turbo II's.

I always thought the 'standard" FC was a gt-r or gt-x (depending on series), gt-limited being a more optioned model, and infini being the stripped "race" version like the USDM GTUs.

This myth was somehow perpetuated a long time ago.
It has stubbornly stuck around...I dunno why.

Check out the link that was mentioned earlier.
Actually, click this one:
http://www.j-garage.com/mazda/rx-7/fc3s.htm

The text descriptions are rather vague, but they do have different year links at the bottom.

The GT-R and GT-X are trim levels available at almost every year the FC3S was new in Japan.
Technically, the GT-Limited was only an S4 model and was not available as an S5 model.
The GT-R and GT-X models both crossed over from S4 to S5.

Pick up any HyperRev RX-7 edition, and there's a chart in the back describing this graphically.


-Ted

[FortyfiveD]

Neither does mine, but then it's not really a GT-X. :D

How does that work? What is it then?

And thanks for all the info on this (to all)

[MaczPayne]

I think the 3rd brake light was a US only addition, mandated by the DOT.

[RETed]

I think the 3rd brake light was a US only addition, mandated by the DOT.

That is correct.
All US sold vehicles required that hokey 3rd brake like since 1986.
Wow, that was a long time ago!


-Ted

[FortyfiveD]

Ok but this isn't a US car. I know that the USDM ones have it I was just saying that because I didn't realize when I bought the car that it was different on JDM ones.

[MaczPayne]

Oh, didn't realize your question was aimed at Kevin. My mistake, haha.