- Japanese tuner RE Amemiya will show an RX-7-based model at the Tokyo Auto Salon.
- The model is inspired by Mazda’s own concept cars and will be street-legal.
- The modernized RX-7 will be fitted with a three-rotor rotary engine producing 350 hp.
Mazda has officially confirmed that the Iconic SP concept will evolve into a production model hinting at a successor to the RX-7 and RX-8 model lines. Japanese tuner RE Amemiya couldn’t wait for the big reveal and took action, and it’s bringing their own creation based on the discontinued RX-7 to Tokyo Auto Salon.
The model, inspired by both the 2015 RX-Vision and the 2023 Iconic SP concepts, gave us an early preview from RE Anemiya’s workshop. The custom bodywork is virtually all-new, with only the roof and greenhouse suggesting it is based on an FD RX-7.
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The front grille looks almost the same as the one on the Iconic SP concept, directing air to the vented hood. The same applies to the bulged front fenders and the overall proportions, with a long axle-to-dash ratio. The headlights are sourced from the MX-5 ND, but part of them is covered, creating a more rounded shape.
The rear end has a different layout with round taillights, a sculpted bumper with integrated vents, and a large diffuser. The model retains the signature rear glass of the RX-7 and is expected to gain a fixed rear wing on the tailgate.
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As reported by Japanese media Web Option, the modified Mazda measures 4,389 mm (172.8 inches) long and 1,925 mm (75.8 inches) wide. This is 104 mm (4.1 inches) longer and 165 mm (6.5 inches) wider compared to the stock RX-7 FD.
Under the hood of the special Mazda lies a tuned three-rotor rotary engine, generating around 345 hp (257 kW / 350 PS). The mill is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox sourced from the Mazda RX-8.
RE Amemiya is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025, making it a fitting year for this special project. Founder Isami Amemiya gave us a small tour of the unfinished build on the Instagram page of Tokyo Auto Salon, as his team is tirelessly working to have it ready before then. We’ll be updating this story with more photos and information as we move closer to the model’s premiere on January 10.