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Pros and cons of the rotary engine

The rotary engine was an unconventional design that delivered great power for its size. Here's what's good and bad about it.
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Mazda RX-7 rotary engine magic explained without the fanboy hype

You hear endless myths about the Mazda RX-7, from breathless praise of its “magic” to horror stories about blown apex seals.
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Despite Its Many Shortcomings, Here's Why Mazda Relentlessly Pursued The Rotary Engine

Antonio is a chemical engineering student pursuing his master's degree in chemical engineering and sustainable processes. Throughout his academic journey, he has gained substantial knowledge in areas ...
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The Rotary-Powered Mazda Wagons You've Never Heard Of

The R130 was a very rare model, produced for only three years and with fewer than 1,000 units built. It was also notable as the only front-wheel-drive Mazda model powered by a rotary engine until the ...

The World's Weirdest Rotary Engine Is A 118-Year-Old French Spinner That Leaks Castor Oil Everywhere

Wankel rotary engine powered thousands of aircraft. One of several problems: It spewed castor oil on its pilots.
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Mazda's Rotary Engine Efforts Are Alive And Well

Chris Bruce has worked in the automotive industry since 2011 and has written thousands of stories about cars, motorsports, and motorcycles in that time. He has written for Autoblog, Autoviva, CarFax, ...
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Mazda Rotary Engine Vehicle Total Production Volume Surpasses Two Million Units

HIROSHIMA, Japan, Oct 31, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - - Mazda Motor Corporation today announced that total production volume of rotary engine vehicles has surpassed two million units. The rotary engine is ...