Mazda RX-7
The RX-7 was a major factor in the 1980s sports car market. The rotary engine and the cheap price tag made it attractive. The first generation of the RX-7 was the one that was featured in Miami Vice. The car had unique styling that made it a success for Mazda and the rotary engine was a blast to drive (via Motor Trend).
The RX-7 was one of the most popular sports cars of the era for a reason. The performance of the rotary engine was brand new and one of a kind. It was the one innovation that separated the Mazda brand from almost every other automaker around. When it came to a rotary-powered sports car, this was the only one.