Weird Wankels

Cars and Comrades by Brandon, Bryant, Conner, and Zach

Apr 17, 202495:15Leisure

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...

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