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Revving into History: The Legendary Mazda 787D and its Groundbreaking 5-Rotor Engine

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Source: Interesting Engineering
Revving into History: The Legendary Mazda 787D and its Groundbreaking 5-Rotor Engine
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Drifting professional "Mad" Mike Whiddett has unveiled the Mazda 787D, the world's first car with a five-rotor Wankel engine. This project pays tribute to the legendary Mazda 787B, which won the 1991 24 Hours of Le Mans and remains the only non-piston-powered vehicle to achieve this feat.

Topics:technologyautomotive#787d#automotive#mazda#motorsport#rotary-engines#wankel-engine
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  1. Mazda 787D: World's first car to have 5-rotor Wankel engine  Interesting Engineering
  2. Tremble And Debase Yourself Before The Almighty Five-Rotor Mazda  Jalopnik
  3. 'World's First' Five-Rotor Wankel Powers This Mazda 787B Tribute by Drifter Mad Mike  The Drive
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