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Yesterday’s news that Mazda is planning a 449hp rotary engine for the RX-9 attracts many attention.

Now let us take a look at some interesting facts about the rotary engine.

Advantages about the rotary engine

1. Because there is no crankshaft, valves, pistons etc., the rotary engine is lighter, runs with less vibration;

2. Longer strokes, less prone to knocking and less pumping loss, which is more suitable for turbocharging, direct injection and lean burning;

3. Quicker throttle response;

4. Less moving parts such as pistons, valves, so rotary engine has less probability of sudden failures when compared to other traditional internal combustion piston engines.

Below is an ...