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The rise and fall of Mazda’s rotary engine is one of the boldest stories in Japanese automotive history. Mazda bet heavily on the unusual Wankel rotary engine, taking enormous financial and engineering risks in pursuit of performance, innovation, and ultimately Le Mans glory.
From the Cosmo Sport to the legendary RX-7, Mazda spent decades refining rotary technology while larger automakers abandoned the concept. The compact, lightweight engine gave Mazda a unique identity and helped its sports cars achieve remarkable performance.
But developing and producing rotary engines came with enormous challenges, including fuel consumption, emissions regulations, durability concerns, and massive engineering costs. The gamble reached its dramatic peak when Mazda pursued victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Discover how Mazda became the world’s most committed rotary-engine manufacturer, why the 1991 Le Mans victory became a defining moment, and how changing regulations eventually pushed the rotary engine toward extinction.
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