Rotary engines have plenty of quirks, but they can still put up some impressive power figures. Here are some of the most ...

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.

Not many people are aware of this, but the Mazda rotary engine is still being produced. While the Mazda RX-8 was the final model to feature a 13B rotary engine, and its production ceased in 2012 ...

Both 787Bs were powered by 2.6-liter four-rotor engines that were detuned to 700 horsepower. Afterward, the FIA announced that rotary engines would no longer be allowed at Le Mans.

Of course, the 13B motor was what made the RX-7 unique amongst its contemporary rivals, and it’s what continues to add curiosity value today. The engineering differences between rotary and ...

We all know about opinions – everyone’s got one etcetera – but there’s perhaps nothing quite as divisive in the automotive world as the rotary engine. Aficionados will wax lyrical about ...

Mazda has also started building 13B blocks and components for those interested in restoring an FD-generation RX-7 twin-turbo. But since the 2012 model year, Mazda hasn't offered a rotary-engine ...

while the Gnome is by far the most prominent engine in the rotary class. It is interesting to note the various and often ingenious expedients adopted by the leading manufacturers to attain the ...

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 rotary engine became part of the soul of Mazda, and if it can be a bit flawed in operation, at least it has true ...

Motor control refers to the process by which the nervous system coordinates the muscle and limbs to achieve a desired movement or set of actions. This includes the ability to anticipate, adjust ...