Mazda has not given up on the rotary engine but is repurposing it for modern electric vehicles. The Mazda MX-30 e-SKYACTIV R-EV plug-in hybrid comes with a 0.8-liter (830cc) rotary engine.

However, a lack of torque from the rotary engine meant it was short-lived. A version of the Mazda Cosmo was also exported to the U.S. in 1976 and 1978. Sales were low and it's nearly impossible to ...

The rotary engine uses the same principles as an internal combustion engine with the Otto system. That means there are four strokes: admission – compression – ignition – evacuation.

Air is drawn in via carburation or fuel injection through the front half of the engine, where it is squeezed down and compressed to 200-300 psi (13.8-20.6 bar) – very much like a compressor ...

The Rotary Engine's Nazi Inventor. The history of the rotary engine is a strange and wonderful tale that dates back as far as 1588 when Ramelli invented the first rotary-piston-type water pump.

A rotary engine may go against the automotive norm, but it's actually a very simple alternative - in technical terms at least. Rotary engines gained niche appeal and status with the Mazda RX-7 sports ...

This 12-Rotor Rotary Engine Is Wild. It has the dimensions and bolt pattern of a Chevy Big Block, so we have plenty of swap ideas. By Mack Hogan Published: May 04, 2023 10:38 AM EDT.