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How the rotary engine works — and why it’s so different
Pop the hood on a classic Mazda RX-7 or RX-8 and the engine bay looks […] ...
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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.
Developing a gasoline-powered rotary engine was a dream for Felix Wankel, and we mean that literally. Some steam engines worked on the same basic principle as far back as the 18th century, but the ...
Gilbert Smith is an automotive journalist with over five years of specialized research and writing experience. Before joining CarBuzz in 2024, he produced in-depth buyer’s guides and feature articles ...
How does a crate motor compare in cost to a rebuild? I'm not a fan of crated motors, you never know where the parts comes from, how it was rebuilt, etc. At least if you have an engine you know the ...
Bruno started at Top Speed in 2022 and now serves as Senior Editor for ICE while also training writers across CarBuzz, HotCars, and TopSpeed. A car and motorcycle enthusiast, he enjoys writing about ...
Many Mazda employees want a new rotary sports car, and this could be the “push” the company needs, but at what cost?
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