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Why Used Rotary Engines Still Power the Best Mazda Builds

If you have ever stood next to an RX-7 with a fresh tune, you know the sound. It is not like a piston engine. It is smoother, higher, and builds in a way that feels almost electric. That character comes from the Wankel engine design, a layout that Mazda made its own for nearly half a century. But here is the thing: Mazda stopped making new rotary engines after the RX-8 ended production in 2012. That leaves anyone who wants to build, restore, or keep one of these cars on the