Most car enthusiasts associate the term “rotary engine” with Felix Wankel’s invention, developed in the 1950s and most ...

The rotary engine was an unconventional design that delivered great power for its size. Here's what's good and bad about it.

Over-the-top rotary builds are an enthusiast tradition. Because so few rotary cars have been made, the limits of the engine type haven't been fully exploited by automakers. It's been tuners who have ...

A Wankel engine is a type of rotary engine, but not all rotary engines are Wankel engines. Wrapping your mind around this idea will help you to better understand the similarities as well as the ...

Joshua is an automotive enthusiast who explores every facet of car culture. With a history of over 30 vehicles, his love for Japanese tuner cars shines. Beyond ownership, he dives into every vehicle, ...

If someone tells you they have seen a rotary engine, the chances are that you will immediately think of a Wankel engine, as you might find in some of the more exotic Mazda sports cars. But there is ...

Got a burning question or simply need some advice with problems you’ve encountered while wrenching on your current/future projects? Ask our automotive guru Eric Hsu anything—literally, he’s going to ...

Mazda had to put their darling Mazda RX-8 out to pasture in 2012. A number of factors were responsible, from the rising fuel prices to more restrictive emissions guidelines. The weaknesses inherent to ...

Detached engine components, with 1 cardboard box filled with rings, gaskets, and hardware. Type: Rotary, monosoupape (single valve), 9 cylinders, air-cooled Power rating: 75 kW (100 hp) at 1,200 rpm ...