Mazda’s list of legendary cars is simply too long to jot here. Some of the most standout examples include the FD RX-7, Miata, RX-8, and 787B. Their willingness to embrace unorthodox technology, like rotary Wankel engines, distinguishes them from the pack. Take a look at our Mazda archive below to learn more about one of our favorite Japanese brands.
The beloved Mazda Rx-7 with the 13B-REW engine was produced up until 1995 (and until 2002 in Japan). Nine years later, Mazda finally released the highly anticipated RX-8 which continued in production until 2012. While the Rx-7 was touted for its tuning capabilities, the Rx-8 was unfortunately left in the dust. The Mazda RX-8 is…
Mazda first released the 2.0 Skyactiv-G engine in the 2012 Mazda3. It remains in a handful of popular Mazda models to this day – notably the Mazda MX5 Miata. As a small NA engine it doesn’t have much power to offer. However, it still offers solid performance for many of the small, light-weight Mazda vehicles….
The Mazda 13B 1.3L Wankel rotary engine was in production from 1972 to 2002. Its best known variant is the 13B-REW engine in the legendary 1992-2002 Mazda RX-7. With sequential turbocharging and a rotary design, the 13B is capable of great performance. However, rotary engines aren’t well known for their reliability or longevity. The 13B…
