Wankel Engine: Design, History & Innovation

@behind_sal on Instagram: "1991 — some wins are too loud to be forgotten. While the world was building pistons, Mazda won Le Mans without them. The 787B was the only Wankel powered car (and the first Japanese) to win overall. The four rotors engine screaming down the Hunaudières is definitely a masterpiece of motorsport history. If you know how a Wankel engine works, write it in the comments. If not, tell us and we’ll show you!! #lemans #mazda #wankel #787b #motorsport"

@BIWPlusEngineeringhub on Instagram: "This Engine Has NO Pistons… Yet It Makes Power! 🤯 #engineering #machine #mechanism #shorts #yt This is a Rotary (Wankel) Engine 🔄 Instead of pistons moving up and down, a triangular rotor spins inside the housing to create power. ✔ Compact & lightweight ✔ High power-to-weight ratio ❌ Lower fuel efficiency ❌ Apex seal wear issues Used famously in Mazda RX-7 & RX-8, this engine is still one of the coolest mechanical designs ever 🔥 This is a Rotary Engine (W