rstsco Joined May 7, 2025 Messages 2,065 Location Central Texas Mar 7, 2026 #1 Lake visits Liquid Piston, a company doing research on improving the Wankel engine design. I used to have an RX-7, so it's near and dear to me.
Lake visits Liquid Piston, a company doing research on improving the Wankel engine design. I used to have an RX-7, so it's near and dear to me.
BobsArmory Joined Mar 28, 2010 Messages 2,474 Location Michigan Mar 7, 2026 #2 Those are cool engines
fantastic Joined Jun 28, 2017 Messages 12,327 Location Show Me Mar 7, 2026 #3 I've seen for years internet saying "Mazda Rotary Engine Coming Back" but sounds like they've improved & evolved the technology.
I've seen for years internet saying "Mazda Rotary Engine Coming Back" but sounds like they've improved & evolved the technology.
Marcozi Joined May 4, 2017 Messages 2,097 Location VA Mar 8, 2026 #4 I think rotary engines have issues with low torque and emissions issues.
D dfarr67 Joined Jul 11, 2012 Messages 1,319 Mar 8, 2026 #5 Mazda- didn't they spend millions on a 'green' deisel figuring if VW can do it- so can we.....
M meep Joined Feb 20, 2007 Messages 10,005 Location Southeast Mar 8, 2026 #6 I’ve never owned a wankel but did get a few miles in a classic rx-7. It was a really neat vehicle, unique driveline feel and deserved better recognition. Very cool. Friendly to rev with a very different character to it.
I’ve never owned a wankel but did get a few miles in a classic rx-7. It was a really neat vehicle, unique driveline feel and deserved better recognition. Very cool. Friendly to rev with a very different character to it.