When it comes to iconic engines used in iconic cars, it’s pretty hard to beat the rotary engine. Sure, in totally stock form, something like a Mazda 13B is not particularly interesting, exciting, or special. But, with some magic, these little engines can not only sound incredible, but they can pack a serious punch. Unfortunately, … Read more
The Mazda Eunos Cosmo was the first (and only) production Mazda to use the highly sought-after triple-rotor 20B-REW engine when it debuted in 1990. Mazda’s initial attempt at a rotary engine, the 1960’s L10 Cosmo, was continually improved upon, and the Cosmo went on to incorporate the highly sought-after 2-rotor 13B and 3-rotor 20B engines … Read more
Disappointed on the results of their performance in three straight years, Mazda finally came to a realization that they must up their game for them to compete against the European and other engine powerhouses. This does not come easy as they faced different struggles along the way, some of which are not achievable in the … Read more
The Mazda SKyActiv is the brand name Mazda gave for their series of technologies developed under the same name. It employs vast improvements in fuel efficiency and engine output. Apart from that, new engines, transmissions, chassis, and bodies appeared in the 2011 model years. One of the engines that possess the SkyActiv technology is the … Read more
The Mazda 12A engine is a Wankel rotary engine produced from 1970 through 1985. The first ten horsepower and volume production model had two rotating blades with an increased diameter of 0.39 inches that allowed for larger 573 cc chambers and a total displacement of 1146cc. This new design was used successfully on many different … Read more
Mazda has always been a company that’s not afraid to take risks. This same trait in their development history was where the Mazda designers and engineers were at the forefront of new technologies like internal combustion engines or electric cars for decades before they became popularized today. A perfect example would be how Skyactiv-X engine … Read more
So, you’re interested in the FC RX7, excellent! The Rotary engine is unique and very cool. The FC is a relatively rare car and is debatably the best RX7 ever made. Mazda produced the FC RX7 from 1985 to 1991. Mazda created the FC in both naturally aspirated models and turbocharged models. It was the predecessor … Read more