The FD RX-7 had to be brought back. Kunimoto is bullish about when the RX-7 restoration program might begin – perhaps as soon as next year – but Mazda's official position is more cautious.

The FD-generation of the Mazda RX-7 is often hailed as one of the most stunning Japanese sports cars of the 1990s, and even today, it still turns heads. Decades after its release, it still looks ...

Instead, it drew on one of its other sports car pillars, the third-generation FD RX-7 for what’s called the Iconic SP. And it not only takes inspiration from its styling, but the powertrain, too.

In terms of styling, you're going to see a lot FD RX-7 in here. Just look at the door handles, bubbly rear glass, circular taillight and pop-up headlights. That's all RX-7, baby.