Since 1961, Mazda has been a champion of the rotary engine, and today it says it has produced its 2 millionth example
The rotary is kind of like the Rudy of engines. It's a little smaller than the others, and might not be quite as good, but you can't help rooting for it. Mazda says that you don't need to wish for its success, because it is succeeding. The proof: it has now produced a total of 2 million rotary units.
In 1991, rotary technology helped Mazda become the first Japanese automaker to win overall victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, with the howling 787B. That same year, the third-generation RX-7 was launched, and its gorgeous shape has made it a sought-after classic today. It was followed by the RX-8 in 2003, but when it went died in 2012, Mazda's production of the rotary engine also ceased.
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