The iconic Mazda 787B showcases its screaming 4-rotor engine. One of the most legendary race cars ever with an unforgettable sound.

The Mazda RX-7 FD3S features a 4-rotor 26B engine producing a high-revving rotary engine note at 11,000 RPM. This video ...

Recording content is continuous helicopter engine and rotor sounds. Recording is source material for David Ireland's installations. Notes copied from the tape: Helicopter Original '93. David Kenneth ...

Rotary engines might not be everyone's cup of tea, but they hold a special place in our hearts. They're quirky and unique, and sound unlike any piston engine. This six-rotor RX-7 is a great example of ...

For more than a decade the name Wankel has popped up whenever car enthusiasts start talking about advanced-design automotive powerplants. The theory of the Wankel engine goes back to 1954 when Dr.

We’ve covered the engine sound simulator here before, but there’s been one element that’s been missing from the bizarre mix for too long. Yes, the world loves to know what an 11-cylinder engine could ...

Open rotor configurations have emerged as a promising avenue for achieving enhanced fuel efficiency and reduced emissions in modern propulsion systems, particularly in aviation and unmanned aerial ...

Mazda’s rotary engine is coming back in the spotlight, but this time it’s not just a nostalgic callback to the RX-7 glory days. Instead, it’s quietly shaping the brand’s electrified future. Rather ...

When it comes to how safe the LS V8 should feel inside a Chevrolet Corvette's engine bay, the answer is "very." Not only does it provide a more than an adequate match for America's favorite sports car ...

Mazda's famous rotary engine finally made its big return last year, but it wasn't under the hood of a replacement for the RX-8. In fact, it wasn't even in a performance car at all. Instead, it served ...

Rotary engines differ from conventional ones in many respects — and one of them is the fact that they use two different spark ...