Mazda's RX-7, known for its rotary engine, may soon return. A new "Iconic SP Concept" hints at a rotary-powered sports car, ...

The airliners of the post-war era, such as the Lockheed Constellation and the Douglas DC-6, were equipped with some of the most powerful radial piston engines ever produced. Nonetheless, piston ...

Since it looks like Mazda may very well revive the Wankel rotary engine as a range extender for electric cars, there's no better time to become reacquainted with the quirky internal-combustion engine.

The General charged John DeLorean with investigating the possibility of putting a mid-engine rotary under hood, and the 1973 GM XP897 was the culmination of his efforts. The steel-bodied Vette was ...

If you know anything about traditional rotary engines, oil consumption is an issue. Since the H2Starfire is a completely linear rotating engine design, there's no need for apex seals. As we ...

The rotary engine offers vibration-free operation, compact size, and high power output compared to traditional engines. Mazda did not invent the rotary engine but were instrumental in furthering ...

While there are a couple of engines that they've made recently, like the M276 and the M270, that are considerably reliable, ...

Talk of radically different designs always leads to a single name – Wankel. The Wankel rotary engine, most notably used in automobiles by Mazda, has been around since the late 1950’s.

Designed as a test bed for the rotary engine, the C111, like most concept cars, is a glimpse into what could've been.

or rotary, engine. If you ever wondered how these worked, why not print a model? That’s what [Engineering Explained] did. They printed a 1/3 scale model and made a video explaining and ...

The Iconic SP concept is not just a pretty face; it’s a glimpse into Mazda’s vision for the future, a future where the rotary ...

Mazda's decision to embrace innovation and defy conventions in the 50s and 60s defined its rich heritage and led to the creation of remarkable vehicles with a rotary engine. Mazda's history is ...