Which car currently uses a rotary engine?

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FelicityDella
07/28/25 10:21pm
Currently, only Mazda persists in developing twin-rotor engines. However, due to technical challenges and inherent drawbacks of rotary engines, Mazda has only equipped its mass-produced RX-8 with this powertrain. Here are some key points about rotary engines: 1. Rotary engines differ significantly from conventional engines in terms of production, assembly, and maintenance, resulting in high development costs. 2. With substantial improvements in power-to-weight ratio, emissions, and fuel efficiency of reciprocating piston engines, coupled with the automotive industry's mature expertise in piston engine technology versus limited knowledge of rotary engines, rotary engines haven't demonstrated clear advantages. Consequently, most automakers lack motivation to develop them, leaving Mazda as the sole exception.
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