Weird Wankels

You've probably heard of the Wankel rotary engine found in the Mazda RX-7, but it was also tested in all kinds of experimental vehicles, including torpedoes, Soviet cop cars, helicopters, and diesel tanks. But first: our project car updates, and some history about the inventor Felix Wankel. Main topic at 28:08 Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: carsandcomrades@gmail.com // Our social media links etc: // Music by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: // Links/Sources: // // How Rotary Engines Work // // Rolls Royce Made A Diesel Rotary Engine With Four Rotors! // // // // // How USSR Stole Wankel For KGB // //

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Weird Wankels is an episode from Cars and Comrades by Brandon, Bryant, Conner, and Zach.

This episode is 95:15 long.

This episode was published on Apr 17, 2024.

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