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Mazda RX-7 FD (1992 Type R) in Forza Horizon: FH5 & FH6 Profile

The 1992 Mazda RX-7 Type R (chassis code FD3S) is one of the most requested JDM cars in the Forza Horizon series, and it is confirmed on the official Forza Horizon 6 car list ahead of the Forza Horizon 6 release date and editions on May 19, 2026. As of today (May 14, 2026) it is in both FH5 and FH6, powered by the sequential twin-turbo 13B-REW rotary that made the third-generation RX-7 famous. This page is a cross-game profile sourced from forza.net, Mazda’s heritage materials, and verified press.

Key Facts

Field	Value
Model name in Forza	1992 Mazda RX-7 Type R
Chassis code	FD3S
Production years (real)	1992–2002 (Japan); export sales ended earlier in most markets
Engine	13B-REW twin-rotor sequential twin-turbo Wankel rotary, 1.3 L equivalent
Power (JDM launch)	255 PS (252 hp) at 6,500 rpm; later Spirit R rated 280 PS
Torque (early FD)	294 Nm (217 lb-ft) at 5,000 rpm
Drivetrain	Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Transmission	5-speed manual (Type R)
In FH5	Yes
In FH6	Yes
FH6 stock class	B (unconfirmed)
FH6 official list entry	1992 Mazda RX-7 Type R
Common use in Forza	Drift builds, S1/S2 grip tunes, rotary-swap engine donor (unconfirmed for FH6)

The Mazda RX-7 FD3S: Real-World Background

The third-generation RX-7, internally designated FD3S, was sold from 1992 through 2002 in Japan and is the car Forza lists as the 1992 Mazda RX-7 Type R. It uses the 13B-REW twin-rotor Wankel engine with sequential twin turbochargers — a layout where a small primary turbo spools at low rpm and a larger secondary turbo opens up above roughly 4,500 rpm. Mazda describes the FD as the first mass-produced sequential twin-turbo system in the world.

Mazda’s heritage materials describe the FD as a clean-sheet sports car built around the rotary’s light, compact packaging, with a 50:50 front-to-rear weight balance and a curb weight near 1,250 kg in Type R trim. Launch JDM output was 255 PS (252 hp) at 6,500 rpm and 294 Nm (217 lb-ft) at 5,000 rpm; later facelifts and the final Spirit R edition pushed JDM ratings up to the gentleman’s-agreement ceiling of 280 PS.

The Type R specifically is the track-focused JDM trim: stiffer suspension, larger front brakes, a limited-slip differential, and Recaro seats. It is the trim Forza chose to represent the FD in both Forza Horizon 5 and Forza Horizon 6.

Mazda RX-7 FD in Forza Horizon 5

In Forza Horizon 5, the FD appears on the in-game roster as the 1992 Mazda RX-7 Type R, the same naming Forza has used since FM4. It is a rear-wheel-drive, manual-transmission rotary coupe, and is one of the most popular cars in the game for two distinct uses. For drift builds, the long wheelbase, RWD layout, and rotary engine note make it a fan favorite in the FH5 drift community — see the best drift cars in Forza Horizon list for context. For grip tunes, with engine, turbo, tire, and aero upgrades it slots into S1 and S2 class for road and street races.

The FD has appeared in every mainline Forza Horizon game (FH1–FH5) and is treated by Playground Games as one of the JDM “anchor” cars, alongside the Skyline GT-R R34 and Toyota Supra A80. In FH5 it is purchasable from the in-game Autoshow and is not locked behind a wheelspin or Festival Playlist reward (unconfirmed — current acquisition method may have changed via post-launch updates).

Mazda RX-7 FD in Forza Horizon 6

The 1992 RX-7 Type R is confirmed on the official Forza Horizon 6 car list at forza.net as of May 14, 2026, five days before the May 19, 2026 global launch. It is listed under every confirmed Mazda in Forza Horizon 6 alongside the 1990 Savanna RX-7 (FC) and the 2011 RX-8 R3, giving FH6 full coverage of Mazda’s later rotary lineup.

Community-maintained trackers (GTPlanet, AR12Gaming) list the FD at B-class stock PI, the same starting class it carried in FH5. That class figure is widely repeated across third-party lists but has not been independently verified against the in-game Performance Index as of today, so it is marked (unconfirmed) here.

What is verified for FH6 from the official source list:

Entry name: 1992 Mazda RX-7 Type R
Manufacturer: Mazda
Generation: FD (FD3S)
Cross-listed with the FC-gen 1990 Savanna RX-7 in the same lineup

No Spirit R, no FD3S Type RS, and no Bathurst R variant appears on the official forza.net list. Only the early 1992 Type R is confirmed.

FH5 vs FH6: What Changes for the FD

Across FH5 and FH6, the FD is the same model year and trim (1992 Type R), so the meaningful differences come from the game systems around it rather than the car itself.

Aspect	FH5	FH6
In-game name	1992 Mazda RX-7 Type R	1992 Mazda RX-7 Type R
Generation	FD3S	FD3S
Stock class	B	B (unconfirmed)
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Confirmed via	In-game car list	forza.net/fh6cars
Sibling FC RX-7 in game	Yes (1990 Savanna RX-7)	Yes (1990 Savanna RX-7)
Sibling RX-8 in game	Yes	Yes (2011 RX-8 R3)

Upgrade-path specifics — engine swap availability, max horsepower under the FH6 build system, drift suspension parts — have not been comprehensively documented by Forza.net for FH6 as of May 14, 2026. Those numbers will be filled in after launch from in-game data. If you’re looking for top-end speed comparisons, the fastest cars in Forza Horizon list provides a useful reference for where a tuned FD might sit.

Why the FD Matters in the Forza Lineup

The FD RX-7 is one of a small group of JDM coupes that Playground Games and Turn 10 have shipped in every Forza Horizon game to date. Its appeal in Forza is tied directly to its real-world story.

The last mass-market rotary sports car. Mazda discontinued the FD in 2002 and the rotary-powered RX-8 ended production in 2012. As of 2026 there is no factory rotary sports car in production, so the FD is the genre’s endpoint. Mazda’s rotary engine powered iconic sports cars including the Cosmo Sport, RX-7, and RX-8.

A balanced chassis people actually trust. Mazda’s 50:50 weight distribution and ~1,250 kg curb weight in Type R trim mean the car is light and predictable, which translates well to a sim-cade physics model.

Cultural weight. The FD is the canonical “Initial D / Mazda heritage / rotary tuner” car alongside the Skyline GT-R and Supra in the JDM trinity — see the R34 GT-R vs Supra MK4 comparison for how those cars stack up. In car-list polls and Reddit threads it is one of the most-requested returning cars for every new Forza release.

For Forza Horizon 6 specifically, the FD’s confirmation alongside the FC RX-7 and the RX-8 R3 means the rotary timeline from 1990 to 2011 is intact in the launch roster.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mazda RX-7 FD in Forza Horizon 6?

Yes. The 1992 Mazda RX-7 Type R (FD3S generation) is on the official forza.net/fh6cars list as of May 14, 2026.

What year is the RX-7 FD in Forza?

Forza lists it as a 1992 model — the launch year of the FD3S generation in Japan — under the name 1992 Mazda RX-7 Type R.

What engine does the RX-7 FD have?

A 1.3-liter-equivalent 13B-REW twin-rotor Wankel rotary with sequential twin turbochargers, rated at 255 PS at launch in JDM trim.

Is the RX-7 FD good for drifting in Forza Horizon?

Yes — it is one of the most popular drift cars in Forza Horizon 5 thanks to its RWD layout, light weight, and tunable rotary engine. The same is expected in FH6.

What class is the RX-7 Type R in Forza Horizon 6?

Community trackers list it as B-class stock, the same class it occupied in FH5. This is (unconfirmed) pending in-game verification at FH6 launch.

Is the Spirit R or FD Bathurst R in Forza Horizon 6?

No. Only the early 1992 Type R appears on the official FH6 car list. The Spirit R, Type RS, and Bathurst R are not confirmed.

Sources

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