Why Mazda built the three-rotor 20B engine (and used it just once)

We look at why Mazda introduced the three-rotor 20B Wankel rotary engine, and why it only ever saw service in the Cosmo coupe ...
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Mazda's Rotary Engine Is Back In A New Concept, But Now It's Trying To Go Green

After years of rumors and experimentation behind closed doors, the Mazda rotary engine is officially back. The Vision X-Coupe, a plug-in hybrid concept showcased at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, has ...
Jalopnik

Why Mazda's Skyactiv Engine Tech Is More Than Just Branding

From Ford's EcoBoost to Audi's Quattro, the car world is filled with trademarked terms intended to put the unique selling point of an automaker's vehicles front and center. Mazda's Skyactiv is no ...
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A Look Back At The Rise And Downfall Of Mazda's Rotary Engine

The Mazda rotary engine was the rebel of the automotive world. Compact, rev-happy, and unlike anything else on the road, it set the brand apart for decades. From Le Mans glory to affordable sports ...
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Here's What Made The Mazda 13B Rotary Engine So Special

There are many different forms of internal combustion engines, but most use the same basic principle. Explosions in the combustion chamber move pistons up and down to spin a crankshaft. That ...
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Mazda’s Revolutionary SKYACTIV-Z Engine Promises Unheard-Of Efficiency & Power

Mazda’s SKYACTIV-Z tech could change the way automakers and drivers look at gas-powered engines amid today’s significant EV investment push. Expert engineer Masahisa Yamakawa at Mazda said that heat ...