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How a Wankel engine works

A quick look at the Wankel engine and the basics behind its rotary design, shared in a clear, workshop-friendly format.
In 1975, Mazda swapped a Holden sedan’s V8 for a tiny 13B rotary. The result was 9 mpg, zero torque, and one of the rarest ...
Modifying an RC Wankel rotary engine involves careful consideration of its mechanical components and supporting systems.
Ah, the Wankel rotary engine. The Dorito-spinning engine configuration is perhaps one of the coolest, and financially most terrifying, bits of automotive engineering. Best known for its appearance in ...