Re: Mazda RX8 was Re: S2000 & 120 bhp/litre - now Alfa related

[dlou <dlou@xxxxxxxxx>]

> From: Bernie Bennett <bennetts77833@domain.elided>
> 
> And no one yet has mentioned the 1.3 litre twin rotor -- rotary Mazda RX 
> 8 with 207 hp / 164 lb ft @ 7,500 rpm automatic
> &  247 / 159 @ 8,500 rpm 6 speed. Only  5 moving parts and as far as I 
> can tell no timing chain or belt.

It doesn't have a timing chain chain or belt because it doesn't have
any valves.  :-)

But in any case, the 1.3l figure is a bit misleading.  There is some
debate on how to really measure displacement on a rotary engine.  Some
would argue the twin rotor is closer to 2.7-3.0 litres.

-Dennis
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