The Series 5 Mazda RX-7 was produced from 1989 to 1992, it featured updated styling and improved engine management over the outgoing Series 4 model. It also had lighter rotors and a higher compression ratio, 9,7:1 for the naturally aspirated model, and 9,0:1 for the turbo version. The Series 5 offered improved reliability and more power – 120kW for the N/A car and 150kW for the turbo model. The S5 turbo RX-7 could sprint to 100kph in 6.5 seconds and when delimited, top out at 230kph. A convertible model was also introduced.

Production Period	1989-1992
Body Style(s)	2-door coupe
Engine(s)	1300cc 13B 1300cc 13B turbo
Curb weight	1,247kg
Power	120kW 150kW (turbo)
Torque	190Nm 265Nm (turbo)
Wheelbase	2431mm
Length	4290mm
Width	1689mm
Height	1265mm