Rotary Engine: The Power Behind Some of the Most Iconic Cars
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</div><figure class="wp-block-post-featured-image"><img width="500" height="171" src="https://i0.wp.com/imcarenthusiast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/W-AR-Cooling.jpg?resize=500%2C171&;ssl=1" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Rotary Engine: The Power Behind Some of the Most Iconic Cars" title="Rotary Engine: The Power Behind Some of the Most Iconic Cars" style="object-fit:cover;" srcset="https://imcarenthusiast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/W-AR-Cooling.jpg 500w, https://imcarenthusiast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/W-AR-Cooling-300x103.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" data-wp-pid="704" data-hero-candidate="" /></figure><p>When it comes to unique engine designs, few stand out as much as the rotary engine. Also known as the Wankel engine, this unconventional powerplant has been at the heart of some of the most exciting and memorable <a href='https://najdrentacar.com' target='_blank' rel='follow'>cars</a> in automotive history.</p><p>©Wikipedia Commons: By HDP &#8211; Own work, CC BY-SA 2.5</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>What is a Rotary Engine?</strong></h3><p>The rotary engine, also known as the Wankel engine (named after its inventor, Felix Wankel), operates on a completely different principle than conventional piston engines. While traditional engines use pistons moving up and down in cylinders, a rotary engine uses a triangular rotor that spins within an oval-shaped housing.</p><p>This design results in fewer moving parts, making the rotary engine incredibly compact and allowing it to <strong>reach higher RPMs</strong> (revolutions per minute) than most piston engines. The rotary engine also has a reputation for being incredibly smooth due to its constant rotational motion, which minimizes vibration.</p><p><strong>Despite its advantages</strong>, the rotary engine does have some downsides. Its fuel efficiency is lower compared to piston engines, and it is notoriously difficult to maintain in the long run due to the high stress placed on the seals within the rotor. Nevertheless, the distinct sound and driving experience it offers have made it a fan favorite.</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>How Does the Rotary Engine Work?</strong></h3><p>Unlike a conventional internal combustion engine, where pistons move in linear up-and-down motions, a rotary engine uses a triangular rotor that spins within an oval-shaped housing. As the rotor moves, it creates three distinct chambers, each one going through the stages of intake(Air and Fuel mixture), compression, power(ignition), and exhaust.</p><div class="wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile" style="grid-template-columns: 25% auto;"> 
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<div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><p>©Wikipedia Commons: By User:Y_tambe</p></div> 
</div><p>The key to the rotary engine’s operation is the fact that the rotor’s motion is continuous, offering a smooth and consistent power delivery. This enables rotary engines to rev extremely high and create significant power output relative to their small size.</p><div class="wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile" style="grid-template-columns: 24% auto;"> 
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<div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><p>The first DKM Wankel engine designed by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felix_Wankel">Felix Wankel</a>, the DKM 54 (<em>Drehkolbenmotor</em>), at the Deutsches Museum in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonn">Bonn</a></p> 
 
<p>©Wikipedia Commons: By Ralf Pfeifer</p></div> 
</div><h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Most Powerful Cars Powered by Rotary Engines</strong></h3><p><strong>Mazda RX-7 (1992-2002)</strong></p><div class="wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile"> 
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<div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><p>The third-generation RX-7, which debuted in 1992, is particularly revered for its perfect balance, lightweight construction, and the high-revving nature of its 1.3-liter twin-rotor rotary engine.</p> 
 
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</div><p><strong>Mazda RX-8 (2003-2012)</strong></p><div class="wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile"> 
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<div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><p>After the RX-7, Mazda continued to develop the rotary engine with the RX-8, a four-door <a href='https://mjmnews.cloudaccess.host' target='_blank' rel='follow'>sports</a> car that was designed to be more practical while maintaining the core elements of the rotary experience</p> 
 
<p>©Wikipedia Commons: By IFCAR</p></div> 
</div><p><strong>Mazda 787B (1991)</strong></p><div class="wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile"> 
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<div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><p>When it comes to pure performance and power, the <strong>Mazda 787B</strong> is the crown jewel of rotary engine cars. This race car was powered by a 4-rotor rotary engine and shocked the world when it won the prestigious <strong>24 Hours of Le Mans in 1991</strong>.</p> 
 
<p>©Wikipedia Commons: By Pahazzard</p></div> 
</div><p><strong><strong>Mazda Cosmo Sport (1967-1972)</strong></strong></p><div class="wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile"> 
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<div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><p>irst car to feature the <strong>Wankel rotary engine</strong> in mass production, and it holds a special place in rotary engine history. The Cosmo Sport was powered by a 10A, 2-rotor engine that produced around <strong>110 horsepower</strong>.</p> 
 
<p>©Wikipedia Commons: By Mytho88</p></div> 
</div><p>While rotary <a href='https://darltoncarautoparts.com/product-category/engines-for-sale/audi-volkswagen-engines-for-sale' target='_blank' rel='follow'>engines</a> have faded from the spotlight in the mainstream automotive world, Mazda hasn’t given up on this unique powertrain. In recent years, Mazda has discussed bringing back the rotary engine in a hybrid configuration, where the engine would act as a range extender for electric vehicles (EVs), rather than powering the car directly.</p><p>Additionally, enthusiasts and tuners continue to modify and extract more power from the existing rotary engines, keeping the legacy alive in motorsport and car culture.</p><ul class="wp-block-social-links is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex"><li class="wp-social-link wp-social-link-gravatar wp-block-social-link"><a rel="me" href="https://gravatar.com/commercial3a5a8767b5" class="wp-block-social-link-anchor"><svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" version="1.1" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><path d="M10.8001 4.69937V10.6494C10.8001 11.1001 10.9791 11.5323 11.2978 11.851C11.6165 12.1697 12.0487 12.3487 12.4994 12.3487C12.9501 12.3487 13.3824 12.1697 13.7011 11.851C14.0198 11.5323 14.1988 11.1001 14.1988 10.6494V6.69089C15.2418 7.05861 16.1371 7.75537 16.7496 8.67617C17.3622 9.59698 17.6589 10.6919 17.595 11.796C17.5311 12.9001 17.1101 13.9535 16.3954 14.7975C15.6807 15.6415 14.711 16.2303 13.6325 16.4753C12.5541 16.7202 11.4252 16.608 10.4161 16.1555C9.40691 15.703 8.57217 14.9348 8.03763 13.9667C7.50308 12.9985 7.29769 11.8828 7.45242 10.7877C7.60714 9.69266 8.11359 8.67755 8.89545 7.89537C9.20904 7.57521 9.38364 7.14426 9.38132 6.69611C9.37899 6.24797 9.19994 5.81884 8.88305 5.50195C8.56616 5.18506 8.13704 5.00601 7.68889 5.00369C7.24075 5.00137 6.80979 5.17597 6.48964 5.48956C5.09907 6.8801 4.23369 8.7098 4.04094 10.6669C3.84819 12.624 4.34 14.5873 5.43257 16.2224C6.52515 17.8575 8.15088 19.0632 10.0328 19.634C11.9146 20.2049 13.9362 20.1055 15.753 19.3529C17.5699 18.6003 19.0695 17.241 19.9965 15.5066C20.9234 13.7722 21.2203 11.7701 20.8366 9.84133C20.4528 7.91259 19.4122 6.17658 17.892 4.92911C16.3717 3.68163 14.466 2.99987 12.4994 3C12.0487 3 11.6165 3.17904 11.2978 3.49773C10.9791 3.81643 10.8001 4.24867 10.8001 4.69937Z" /></svg><span class="wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text">Gravatar</span></a></li></ul><p> ;</p> 
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