Mazda's Latest Rotary Engine Mates Perfectly to Rx-8

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In this competitive automotive world, the big guys can afford to try to be most things to most everybody. But even they must distinguish themselves. For smaller operators, a distinction is almost a necessity.

As a result, different vehicle companies cherish certain characteristics. Porsche specializes in rear-engine sports cars. BMW sticks to in-line sixes over V-6 engines. Subaru (and Porsche, too), uses horizontally opposed engines. Toyota makes more hybrids than anybody. Jeep and Land Rover are known for off-road capability.

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Mazda's Latest Rotary Engine Mates Perfectly to Rx-8

Over the years, Mazda has mustered a variety of power plants. Besides piston engines, it offered a Miller-cycle engine (in the now- defunct Millenia) and a rotary engine in the RX-7 and now the RX-8 sports cars.

The rotary wa...

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