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Engine of the Day: Mazda 13B

Here's an example of an engine we couldn't really include in the Workhorse Engine of the Day series, because in spite of its incredible power-to-weight ratio and overall screamin' glory, the rotary engine is just not bulletproof enough to be considered a true workhorse. All that's changed with the new EOTD series, however, and we can now celebrate the nonreciprocating awesomeness that is the Mazda 13B. In truth, all the Mazda Wankels are variations on the same design; we just selected the 13B as the flavor that was built for the longest period, 1973 through 2002. Cosmos, RX-7s, 7-second Starlets, you name it, the 13B has powered it. Make the jump for our favorite hypnotic GIF animation. [Mazda, Wikipedia] More »

5:40 PM on Fri Apr 18 2008
By Murilee Martin
31,862 views, 79 comments

Latest by Jake: @Towhook I would imagine not. That motor is obviously built for drag racing, so it probably doesn't matter that much either way. When you only have to run at full power to for probably less than seven seconds what's a little more »

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Mazda Furai Concept Running in Display Stand

You thought you had seen the last of the 2008 Mazda Furai concept didn't you? We certainly had enough coverage on the lusty concept that didn't make Popular Mechanics' Top 10 New Cars of Detroit list. What with the teaser photos, track video, live reveal shots, and super sneaky close ups - but no, we're not done yet. How about video of the ethanol powered Nagare-gasm running on the floor of the Detroit Auto Show? Would you like that? Yeah, we thought you would.

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3:00 PM on Fri Jan 18 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
4,988 views, 47 comments

Latest by MeDuh: yup, the chase car was a 997, with no hope of keeping up seemingly. more »

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Detroit Auto Show: 2009 Mazda RX8 Officially Unveiled

Not that it's a surprise to anybody, but the new RX-8 looks a lot like the preview shots we brought you earlier. Shown in a very Subaru shade of blue, the RX-8 is in fact destined for an update. Most of the changes happen in the nose with slightly revised headlights, a new grill treatment, the hood has a bigger rotary shaped indent, and of course the trend of the day - faux side vents. Sadly those side vents can only be attributed to additional horsepower of the psychological kind. Check out the live galleries and there's an exhaustive press release below the fold.



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3:37 PM on Mon Jan 14 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
10,296 views, 33 comments

Latest by n/a: Wow! Car looks amazing and equipped with a powerful engine. My dream car is formula1 car, Wish I could to drive it one day recently, I participated in a raffle where we can win a Formula1 driving course, I am more »

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Detroit Auto Show: Up Close and Personal with the 2008 Mazda Furai

We just can't get enough of the 2008 Mazda Furai concept. We brought you preview pics, video, and live floor shots. That's all well and good, but thanks to some overzealous designers, we now have pictures showing off the whole enchilada. Engine bay, interior, detailed close ups... we want it; we want it bad.





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1:55 PM on Mon Jan 14 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
4,035 views, 48 comments

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Detroit Auto Show: 2008 Mazda Furai Concept

We brought you the first shots of the 2009 Mazda Furai Concept a couple weeks ago, and some hot video yesterday, now we've got photos from the floor of the 2008 Detroit Auto Show. In person the Furai is poetry even without the motion - long and low and wide, it is a monster in Nagare clothing. All it needs is me in a matching fire suit and helmet.


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5:50 PM on Sun Jan 13 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
3,642 views, 41 comments

Latest by n/a: the front, reminds me of megatron. more »

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2009 Mazda Furai Concept on Video: Auditory Bliss


The three rotor banshee planted in the 2009 Mazda Furai Concept is at full scream in this track time video at Leguna Seca. We're eagerly awaiting the unveil at the Detroit Auto Show on Monday, but it's a slim chance we'll see it blasting around like this on the frozen roads of Detroit. If you listen closely when the driver steps off the throttle, you can hear yourself wet your pants.

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2:15 PM on Sat Jan 12 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
25,176 views, 56 comments

Latest by n/a: Simply Gangsta! Auditory Bliss, great job Mazda! more »