Sadly, the rotary engine basically died off in 2008 when production of the RX-8 sports car ceased. However, a humble little SUV has re-introduced such tech into the modern automotive landscape ...

At the end of 2011, the Mazda RX-8 rotary-powered sport coupe/sedan will cease to exist in new-car showrooms. With it, the mass-produced rotary engine will take another hiatus. The original plan ...

The Mazda RX-8 came equipped with a six-speed manual ... Afterward, the FIA announced that rotary engines would no longer be allowed at Le Mans.

Mazda has big plans for the future of its rotary engine. According to GoAuto ... the company currently has no plans for a legitimate RX-7 successor. While designers and engineers within the ...

Introduced in 2004, the RX-8 reignited the popular rotary engine in the US. It offered a zippy roadster that was well equipped, stylish and sporty, powered by a 1.3-liter rotary-cylinder that was ...

It's 10 years since Mazda showed off this concept, but it's also 50 years since RE Amemiya, a company that built a six-rotor ...

The 2009 Mazda RX-8 offers a unique driving experience in the automobile world. Not only is the twin-rotor 1.3-liter RENESIS rotary engine the only one of its kind, but no other car in the class ...

Our comparison will help you prioritize the trims that are right for you. 232.0-hp, 1.3-liter, Rotary engine (Gasoline Fuel) ...

It’s a great shame, because Mazda’s rotary engine has a lot going for it. It’s a light unit, and its compact size allows it to be positioned low down and far back in the RX-8’s chassis ...

Our comparison will help you prioritize the trims that are right for you. 238.0-hp, 1.3-liter, Rotary engine (Gasoline Fuel) ...

“The rotary engine was the only option that could be ... and in 2012 production was terminated when the RX-8 sports car became obsolete. But within Mazda, engineers maintained a passion for ...