Engines Exposed: 1985 Mazda Wankel Rotary Engine
| Published | 1/30/2016 |
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Mazda put rotary engines in several production models in the 1960s and 1970s. They featured fewer parts, less weight, and a smaller package--but also imperfect seals, poor fuel economy, and dirty emissions.
Engines Exposed: 1985 Mazda Wankel Rotary Engine
| Published | 1/30/2016 |
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Engines Exposed: 1985 Mazda Wankel Rotary Engine
Two rotors, turbocharged, fuel-injected, 80 cubic inches displacement, 182 horsepower
This cutaway brings new meaning to “Engines Exposed!” Felix Wankel’s motor eliminated up-and-down pistons, developing its power directly in rotating motion. Fewer parts, less weight and a smaller package were advantages of the design. Imperfect seals, poor fuel economy and dirty emissions were drawbacks. Mazda put rotaries in several production models in the 1960s and 1970s, but the fuel-hungry Wankels are now largely relegated to performance vehicles.
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