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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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

The rotary engine in the 1991 RX-7 featured twin turbo charging, which enabled its output of around 250 horsepower from a compact package. (© Mazda) In the early 1960s, ...