You may be familiar with it from the second movie, but this car also appeared in The Fast and the Furious.
At the point when 2 Quick 2 Enraged hit theaters in 2003, scores of vehicle fans were anxious to absorb the continuation of the famous 2001 hit, The Quick and the Angry. The series is still going strong 20 years later, but the earlier films are held in the highest regard due to the cars. Vehicles like this 1993 Mazda RX-7
Even though Paul Walker's R34 Skyline GT-R was the movie's star, this tuned Japanese sports car has become a symbol in the automotive film industry. In an early scene in which Walker pits his silver and blue Skyline against the Mazda, a pink Honda S2000, and a gold Toyota Supra, this very RX-7 was driven by Amaury Nolasco, who plays Orange Julius.
Because of Mecum Sales, you can place this exceptional RX-7 in your carport.
Eddie Paul initially constructed the vehicle for the first installment. It was one of five RX-7s utilized as Dominic Toretto's Veilside-bodied vehicle. Later, it was rearranged for the sequel, where it got less screen time. According to Mecum, more than $40,000 has been spent on upkeep and maintenance.
This was a real attention-getter back in the day, even though the extroverted exterior modifications might not be to everyone's taste now. Modern Image's yellow "Orange Julius" decals can be found on the doors, the bonnet, and smaller stickers all over the body of the Ultra Orange Pearl. A Versus body kit and Ro_Ja's five-spoke 18-inch wheels give the graceful RX-7 some aggression.
While the RX-7 retails with its distinctive pop-up headlights, the vehicle has prominent Cat 2 fog lights embedded in the custom bumper. The stock hood has been replaced by a J-Spec one.
It's not altogether great, with indications of mileage present on the outside.
In spite of presentations, the motor is, by all accounts, stock. The 1.3-liter rotary engine, according to Mecum Auctions, produces 252 horsepower. As a previous Series 6 model, this result applied to the Kind R, Type RB, and Type RZ variations.
As a result, it's safe to assume that this model has a five-speed manual transmission that sends 217 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels. The RX-7 weighs as little as 2,712 pounds, which is only about 300 pounds more than the Miata of the current generation. The flamethrower exhaust is an interesting addition that should at least spark conversation.
Inside, you'll find the shapely lodge has been updated with red and dark Sparco dashing seats and a three-talked hustling wheel with controls for the Nitrous Oxide arrangement.
Despite the fact that it does not have one of the franchise's biggest stars, it is an excellent piece of film history. When it goes up for auction at the Indy 2023 event, which takes place from May 12 to May 20, Mecum anticipates that it will fetch between $175,000 and $250,000.
The RX-7 is unquestionably one of Mazda's greatest vehicles ever. Despite this, good examples can be had for a reasonable price, making this vehicle quite expensive. However, none will have the model's provenance, and the model's extensive history is worth its weight in gold for collectors.
Officials from the company have stated that the return of a rotary-powered Mazda coupe would be a dream come true. However, as electrification takes precedence, we won't see it immediately.
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