Please, just build this already, please
by Vijay Pattni
As confirmed by Mazda’s chief technical officer
Yes, we know, another Mazda rotary sports car story. The thing is, we can almost taste it as the folks from Hiroshima have been hyping its revival more than ever. Of course, the Iconic SP Concept from nearly two years ago got
RX-7 revival, anyone?
Is the rotary sports car revival really happening? For over a decade, we've been hearing Mazda say it will bring it back in one way or another. At times, it feels like The Boy Who Cried Wolf with several false starts
The rotary revival is underway
It's been over a year since Mazda unveiled the Iconic SP Concept during the Japan Mobility Show 2023. It was one of the concepts that created a lot of buzz during the show, stirring rumors of a rotary revival.Key personnel
The flagship Mazda sports car we’ve all been wishing for
The world has been without a flagship Mazda sports car for far too long. While the Japanese automaker is best known for offering wonderful driving dynamics, there's only one true sports car in its range. That lone model is the MX-
Because Mazda still believes in rotary engines
Mazda has confirmed it is considering a rotary-electric powertrain for deployment in a sports car, and yes, we agree: just put it in the Iconic SP concept and build it now, please.At Mazda, Toyota and Subaru's recent joint announcement
by Vijay Pattni
It’s about time!
Though Mazda's Japan Mobility Show stand was awash with MX-5 messaging-even going so far as showcasing a mint Mk1-this stunning new concept coupe instead doffs its cap to the Mazda RX-7. About. Time.Welcome to the classiest
by Vijay Pattni
Yup, they’re still at it
We've all heard the story before: Mazda wants to revive the rotary engine. Ever since the RX-8 was dropped over a decade ago, the company vowed to revive the concept of a rotary-powered sports car. Eleven years have passed
No pistons, no problem
In simple (verging on simplistic) terms, it's an engine with one or more rotors that rotate - go figure - instead of pistons that reciprocate. The basic principles of internal combustion - suck, squeeze, bang, blow - still apply, but the method by which this
So do we, Mazda
The boss of Mazda's European Research and Development Centre has hinted that the newly returned rotary engine could still be used for a future sports car, and the news has got us very excited indeed."The rotary engine is our symbol,
by Greg Potts
It's no RX-7, that's for sure
Mazda is officially bringing the rotary engine back with this new MX-30 e-Skyactiv R-EV. Not exactly the catchiest name, we think you'll agree. Oh, and you can stop dreaming of RX-7s and the glorious 787B right away,
by Greg Potts
Rotary revival...sort of
Mazda is practically synonymous with the rotary engine. Also known as thr Wankel engine, the folks from Hiroshima first used it in the '60s with the Cosmo sports car. Other car manufacturers dabbled with the quirky engine, namely Citroen, Chevrolet, NSU,
Do these two have anything in common?
Nor had we, 'till Mazda deposited this lovely white one with a trim 29,000km on our doorstep. Doesn't take a genius to work out why, either.Though the RX-8 was a reasonably popular choice in its heyday, since it
by Tom Harrison
How can we forget the Furai?
Mazda did not invent the 'Wankel' rotary engine (that was a German man called, unsurprisingly, Mr. Wankel), yet it is undoubtedly the car manufacturer most associated with this type of motor. Because though the design was licensed to pretty much every mainstream
by Tom Harrison
It packs an advanced hydrogen-powered rotary engine at its core
We've seen some interesting concept cars as of late-remember Esa Mustonen's Koenigsegg render? Maybe we can file those under the good things that come out of quarantine.Another render under that same category is this Mazda RX-10 Vision
We were there to witness the epicness
Sevenstock is arguably the largest gathering of Mazda rotary-engine enthusiasts in the world. The event, now held annually at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California, brings together fans of the venerable rotary-engined cars produced by Mazda. Sevenstock is not
by Cael Gaite
Temper your enthusiasm, though—it's part of an electric range extender
We love a good engine here at Top Gear, especially good engines from Mazda. To be more specific, rotary engines from Mazda. Today, the company has confirmed it will-finally-return to the configuration it made famous via the likes of the
by Vijay Pattni
Have you heard of 7's Day?
What do you call a group that's passionate about a certain car model, meet regularly, and just talk about their rides when they hang out? If you guessed 'car club,' then you're correct.The aforementioned qualities describe the local Mazda
by Dinzo Tabamo
All you need to know about driving and owning a legend
When was the last time you saw one of these? Seeing a Mazda RX-7 is rare enough; spotting one that hasn't been adorned with a Veilside body kit and had its horsepower doubled is a tale very few can tell.
Is it still in the works?
Mazda has been particularly busy with its engine development of late. A couple of months ago, the Japanese carmaker announced that a new engine line, Skyactiv-X, was in the works. Its goal? To combine the best of both gasoline and diesel
by Drei Laurel
An epic East Coast gathering
Rotary madness in New York City. The rotary engine is dead? We don't think so. This highlight reel of an epic gathering of Mazda RX owners in New York and New Jersey is proof that its legend is alive and well.
by Drei Laurel
