Which Mazda Model Comes with a Rotary Engine?
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Mazda models equipped with rotary engines belong to the RX series. Here are the specific details: Mazda RX8: A sports car under Mazda, with dimensions of 4460mm in length, 1770mm in width, and 1340mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2700mm. This model is powered by a 1.3L twin-rotor engine, delivering a maximum power of 170kW and a maximum torque of 211Nm. Mazda RX7: Another sports car from Mazda, measuring 4430mm in length, 1770mm in width, and 1340mm in height. It features a twin-turbocharged 13B-REW rotary engine, with a maximum output of 195kW and a maximum torque of 294Nm, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.
As a veteran car enthusiast, I have vivid memories of Mazda's rotary engines. In the 1970s, Mazda launched the RX-2 and RX-3, the first mass-produced vehicles with rotary engines; by the 1980s, the RX-7 (especially the FC and FD series) became classic sports cars, known for their ample horsepower, rapid acceleration, and thrilling drift performance in corners. I still remember the legendary story of Mazda winning the Le Mans with a rotary engine in 1991. The RX-8, introduced in 2003, continued this tradition with its four-door design suitable for daily use, though engine sealing issues led to high maintenance costs. Mazda remains the only automaker to mass-produce rotary engines, which are lightweight, compact, and capable of high RPMs, but suffer from high fuel consumption and mediocre durability. Unfortunately, these engines are no longer used in new cars today, leaving only the second-hand market to find these treasures.
