Mazda's NEW Rotary Engine Will Make a "Last Stand" Against EVs...

[@ediltonspencer6974]

That RX9 concep is the best one I've ever seen. Damn that's a beautiful piece of machinery.

[@silimarina.]

second in my opinion. Vision Coupe Concept is the best looking

[@Olsenator]

Zoom zoom

[@fortheloveofnoise]

A new, true rotary car with a manual transmission I would really want from Mazda..... hopefully they also make the engine an option in the next Miata....would be the perfect car.

[@salami99]

next miata is a hybrid almost confirmed, but maybe a manual is possible

[@toyotaprius79]

Why fetishize manuals? Above in the moment driving pleasure, for rotary engines they're counter intuitive. The load from the road is going right through to the rotary's tips which we all know are phenomenally reliable. There's so much more than can compliment rotaries. Not just as range extenders or series hybrids, but imagine how it'll perform in Toyota's series/parallel hybrids? Mazda's just acting out as a culture war brand for clout and it's embarrassing to see.

[@joshg8545]

New RX9 sports car and a new Mazda 6 3.3T would make me so happy.

[@knightresistance]

Brap brap brap brap

[@Alan-cu1cn]

Brap

[@TheBishop12]

Brap

[@alextan622]

Brap

[@nextleveljourney6612]

And then we FAP FAP Fap Enthusiasts: “Why won’t Americans buy sports cars or even hot hatches?” Answer 📣 Because SUVs are now High-spec (turbo and tuned): 🚙 💨 ~~~ All of these offer 0-60 times 🏁 under 6.5 secs: Acura -- RDX 👏🏼 5.4 😱 -- MDX 👏🏼 6.4 Chevy - Blazer RS 👏🏼 6.1 Mazda - CX30, 👏🏼 5.8 secs - CX 5 👏🏼 6.1 secs Ford - Explorer ST 👏🏼 5.2 😱 Toyota - RAV4 Prime 👏🏼 5.4 😱 (Faster than base Supra!) Subaru -- Outback XT 👏🏼 5.9

[@TYAC_TPE_SF-Bay]

BrrrRRrrrraaa Pop Pop Pop.

[@vamosnippon]

I recently watched a captivating Japanese documentary program called Project X, which delved into the fascinating backstory of Mazda's successful development of the rotary engine. After being inspired by the program, I found myself yearning for the return of the rotary engine to the market. It's a unique engine design that eluded major manufacturers such as Ford and Porsche, but Mazda, a small company from Hiroshima, achieved remarkable success with it. The trials and tribulations faced by Mazda's engineers in creating this engine were truly extraordinary. Additionally, the fact that they dared to place this engine in the Le Mans 24-hour race, where they achieved a victory before being banned due to its unbeatable performance, is a story that deserves to be adapted into a movie.

[@giorx5]

Let's go Mazda! Make it happen! You can manage it! As for RX-Vision coupe, it will never get old, as happened with Furai and FD.

[@miketwotwenty]

Maybe they will make the Furai a reality and race at the 24 hours of lemans! Especially with the new hypercar / lmdh category!

[@giorx5]

@@miketwotwenty A very sweet dream that I would love to see in reality.

[@matthewkummerfeldt9795]

the fd was the most beautiful car ever. and using a rotary engine was so fast and light. definitely the best sports car ever

[@dorist7280]

Toyota Supra and Nissan Z are back. Mazda should build a concept vision model as RX-7 with a tri-rotary twin turbo. RX-7 is my all-time favorite sports car I love. I hope Mazda has a creative vision of the spirit of 1st Generation of RX-7 that rock the world. SUVs are essential to appeal market now, but Mazda needs a "Wow fun car" that save the company back in the 1970s. Go Mazda! Bring RX-7 back!

[@nextleveljourney6612]

Ever since ND Miata got the engine upgrade (2018) acceleration times: 🏎️ 💨 0-60 in 5.7 secs 1/4 mile : 14.4 secs

[@nextleveljourney6612]

2021 Mazda 3 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD Hatchback 0-60 mph 5.9 🕰️ Quarter mile 14.5 👏🏼

[@nextleveljourney6612]

The point I’m making: Mazda is currently offering mainstream performance-spec offerings (more in the Civic Si VW GTI Golf level, but yeah) I think they’re aiming for Infiniti’s market But let’s look at history- when Mazda made Mazdaspeed 3 & 6 - Enthusiasts STILL Modified them to smithereens. Where did THAT go? Because the Turbo Variants of CX5 CX9 3 AWD Turbo Sedan (Mazdaspeed 6 spiritual successor) 3 AWD Turbo Hatch (Mazdaspeed 3 spiritual successor) Have been in existence for the last 4 almost 5 years now. 🤔

[@nedywest71]

Kirk because of such an vids here I am still holding my 1st gen Mazda 6 Sport in hope something like that in form of new RX or New 6 comes asap as I am so DESPERATE to upgrade but do not want to go away from MAZDA. MAZDA bring it on! It is time now as you have already showed / released you full line of SUVs and upgraded Mazda 3 for 2024. MAZDA 6 OR / AND MAZDA RX MUST BE next in line. PLEASE !

[@Stinger430]

I'd be really happy with a new Mazda 6 coupe and sedan with the inline 6 engine (rear drive of course). LOVE the squinty headlights of those two concepts. A new RX-7 with a modern rotary would be icing on the cake!

[@pjsneeringer5942]

FD's are the coolest things! 50/50 weight, with 8k redline

[@olavofernandes7286]

Designed by ikeo maeda's father Ikeo meada is a designer who designed mazda rx vision concept 05:28

[@cdistasio]

I have a 1993 RX-7 R1 that just had that shitload of work done to it. Plus I'm getting brand new paint on it right now. I'm a huge fan of the RX7 and the rotary motor and if they can make some serious headwind with fixing some of the problems and mass-produce it again I would definitely at some point purchase a brand new rotary powered vehicle

[@James-pl2oy]

Mazda must be breaking some records in the sheer volume of patents it’s been filing these past few years lol

[@mrgurulittle7000]

Darn, if Mazda went to using rotary engines for all their cars like Subaru uses the boxer for their cars, that would be so cool. That would be a good reason for people to buy Mazda and nothing else. So nice and niche. Love niche!😅

[@mr74marco61]

Hope they will be back at the 24h of Le Mans with the rotary🙌

[@jdniuz1224]

RX7 was legendary, RX8 was iconic in its weird & cool way.

[@immutabledew2175]

It will definitely be a hybrid. The single rotor version requires an electric motor to speed up/slow down the rotor for timing purposes.

[@faheemabbas3965]

And there is a possibly that Mazda is well aware of rotary reliability concerns. So if it’s a hybrid, maybe the electric motors will help with higher power?

[@nextleveljourney6612]

Oh wow that sounds incredibly prone to sync issues especially regarding longevity

[@kmwu8702]

Love to see someone put a 3 rotors in the CX-90 just for fun...

[@adanm603]

I DONT WANT PEACE! I WANT PROBLEMS, ALWAYS!!!

[@lthedoperabbitl9258]

rx9 rotary powered with the desing you showed is the first car i will happily buy new and put myself into debt . hopefully it comes out by 2026

[@hossman3000]

It was a gentleman's agreement not to put a triple rotor in the sports car because it would be too awesome

[@pikkyuukyuun4741]

but they did make a 3 rotor car..

[@healer81]

Naw, lots of enthusiasts will buy it. Lots of people that grew up in the 80s and 90s will buy it. Usually, that age group has the most disposable income, and there will be a long waiting list.

[@faheemabbas3965]

And markups. I know it’s Mazda, but still. We never know.

[@han-bm6kk]

I hope they run it with hydrogen to return in 24H of Le Mans together with Toyota. I know they make a hydrogen rotary concept using RX8 and they axed that project due to the heavyness of the Car hoping they make it into production with the help of Toyota.

[@mr74marco61]

Yes! Especially now that Toyota started to race the Corolla with hydrogen ICE with a liquid hydrogen tank that brings the range closer to a petrol one...

[@canmu]

The rotary engine idea will be great for Mazda, because the engine doesn’t have to produce that much horsepower. It only have to produce enough power to turn the electric motors and that’s it. That should work.

[@johnnytampocao7671]

Yes I would like to see Mazda brings back the RX badge from that RX Vision coupe concept (red)body works with Rotary engine with two choice of engine either the Rotary or the new inline 6 turbo like the one fitted with the new CX-90 SUV. That Grey Vision coupe (4ddor) should also come out as the Mazda 6 replacement with the inline 6 turbo engine, that would be an amazing car every Mazda enthusiast are expecting to come into reality in the nearest future. Come on Mazda bring the Rotary back.🏎👍🤣😀

[@onixgarriga1790]

Great engine , I’ve have had them since 1980 , I’ve had like 10 of them, stil have 4 of them , it’s how you use them, lots of fans waiting for this

[@jimmyamico4713]

Hi Kirk, Very interesting video. Looking forward to hearing more about the rotary engine. Do you have any information on the 2024 or 2025 Mazda Miata MX five convertible??

[@gamerlynix2739]

Can you explain the pros/cons of a rotary engine over a traditional cylinder?

[@moisesezequielgutierrez]

Pros & Cons of Rotaries in short: Pros: >Less moving parts >Pretty lightweight for an engine sometimes more lighter than 4-Bangers >Amazing sounds Cons: >Gas guzzler; drinks more fuel than some good ol' American Big Block V8s >Unreliable; Unless you took a deep dive on the Internet for detailed videos or web pages of guides about taking care of a Rotary engine, *_you're gonna spend more money and most of the time in the garage fixing these little things every 50K miles_*

[@mincvinyl]

Pros: The rotary is an extremely small form factor engine that kicks out roughly 2x the power compared to the same displacement piston engine. This small and low center of mass engine allows Mazda to place the entirety of the engine at level and behind the front wheel hub. Meaning the car can have excellent handling characteristics on top of Mazda's already excellent handling designs. Additionally the engines have a controllable smooth torque band that pulls power all the way up through the full 8-9k rpm band. Cons: To achieve that much power, the combustion cycle occurs 2x as fast and produces a significant amount of heat. The main sealing surfaces (apex seals) also have to travel roughly 1.8x the distance of your traditional piston rings per combustion cycle. Due to this amount of wear and heat, any neglect on maintenance will cause an extraordinary amount of wear. Even with perfect maintenance you can only expect ~80k miles before a rebuild SHOULD be done......most people ignore rebuilding and run the seals down even more to get to 120k miles, but this causes irreversible damage to your NON wear items. Most of what you hear online of people having issues with rotaries is purely due to a lack of knowledge and care.

[@markm0000]

It’s cool and I’d love to have one but I know the hype will be so strong I’ll never be able to afford the dealer markups.

[@Sweet_Jelly39]

The reason i want Dorito's engine to comeback is simply bcoz of how weird this engine is lol (Dude just like "Piston pfft, I got better idea"). Idk what on Wankel mind when he create this (Dude is simply Gigachad fr)

[@byhsu6140]

That vision car looks really good, but kind of big. My favorite RX7 design was the one from the late 80s early 90s.

[@ianelliott229]

I’d love it if Mazda could really crack an efficient and reliable rotary

[@omarsimpson6542]

I would rather have a plug in hybrid rotory engine. This vision concept looks amazing.

[@tamake4492]

Yes let's go Mazda!!!

[@landrelarose745]

Hello Kirk. A middle engine car means that it will be after and before the front and rear wheels. When you have a front engine, in the event that it's in front of the middle of the front wheels, it's a front engine vehicle. Whenever it's behind the rear wheels, it's a rear engine, such as in a Porsche 911. What other vehicle has this configuration? There was the Toyota MR2, except they don't build them anymore. It was so many years since they had them. Anymore than that? Not that I could remember.

[@Crashdown2031]

I want to see a three rotor. I had a 93 fd black tan interior back in 2002 it died in a cloud of black smoke. I pulled the engine myself and was going to rebuild it but had to move states so I sold the engine to some kid and the guy who bought the roller shipped it to Bulgaria. I wish I never sold it never had another sports car that was that much fun got so much love and so much hate. Im looking at rx8s now. Can’t wait to work on it more than I drive it like my fd.

[@pbrecipe2443]

what do you think are the best mpg numbers a dorito hybrid could yield? do capacitors leave a better foot print on the environment?its the perfect marriage because doritos need torque and needs better mpg,…i need input from others knowledge and opinions .

[@leonnottingham4618]

We need it back🔥🔥🔥

[@Kylehoulihan]

I had a boricua boyfriend years ago with a fb rx7. Let me tell you I have so much love for this car because of the incredible times I experienced. Young and in love. Great times.

[@landrelarose745]

Kirk, you didn't know that the third generation of the RX7 is currently my absolute favorite car. Why? It's because of that incredible rotary engine. You saw those combustion chambers on the sides of those rotors. Look at the ends of those spark plugs. What do you see? I'll type what you don't see. Large holes around the ends of them. It's about time they shrank them. Why? What's the problem with those large round holes? Fuel will transfer from rotor face to those in front of them. By ridding the spark plugs of those large holes around, the fuel will stay within that face of that rotor, not going to the next of them..

[@seigaku001]

Toyota brought back the Supra (even though it's basically a BMW), and now they have the Corolla GR. Honda has the Type R. Acura brought the Integra back (even though it's a mid-life crisis car). Nissan brought the Z back. I have been waiting eagerly for Mazda to revive the RX.

[@ethanorians]

I hope to see a performance rotary again but I am so happy to see this new motor. I really believe in this concept and think the rotary is perfect for this application in a hybrid daily driver vehicle. The current hybrid systems in cars just do not make sense. Having an electric drive with a small generator motor to extend range just seems more economical.

[@__-vb3ht]

As far as I know, one of the big problems with rotaries is that they burn oil that's used for lubricating the apex seals. Hence people blocking off the oil supply to the apex seals and compensating for it with 2 stroke premix oil, that is meant to burn off cleanly without residue. It would help with longevity but I can't see that being helpful for passing emission standards. I think that's where the real problem lies, more so than EGR, vibrations, or compression cavities...unless they can use those to lower emissions to where feeding 2 stroke oil to the seals becomes an option

[@dannywalters1548]

The aftermarket has refined this engine. We now know what metals to use for apex seals. Side note: VW had a concept car with a dorito motor and supposedly got 170mpg. This was in the 90s early 00s

[@olavofernandes7286]

That was not vw but nsu ro80 and mercedes c11 prototype but their version was not efficient until mazda came and rest is history

[@kandelgibson3612]

The liquid engine rotary engine design is the way forward in mazda domination in their sport cars, they should seriously be developing that design and placing it in their cars

[@rriflemann308]

First new car, 1973 Mazda RX-2 coupe, next, 1984 Mazda RX-7 gal-se, then, 1993 RX-7, then just waiting, but luckily I kept the three Mazdas because they are unique experiences that no reciprocating engine could touch.

[@kerrytai7190]

Got a like for replacing the LFA rev with bridgeport braps. 👌

[@SuperSenis]

There will always be a sedan market. I will never get a crossover. That new Inline-6 will be perfect for this design, so it would make a lot sense for Mazda to actually build these cars.

[@lexus_offroad_adventures]

Very interested to see if/how they solved the need to premix with 2-stroke oil.

[@remusventanus5341]

If Mazda produces a true rotory car with a manual transmission, I WILL buy it.

[@BlackNAVYAmericanVET]

Long live ICE ENGINES ❤ * with a manual, of course

[@GodGear]

I hope the new Mazda 6 or RX looks like these concepts .

[@thedevilsadvocate3710]

The rotary has proven to be an unpopular design. It's a novelty to own one.

[@PhunkBustA]

thats exactly what some people want though, a novel toy to play around with

[@mrgurulittle7000]

Ooo! Like that new intro sound!😃🎶🎵

[@song7bird1]

In the 70’s I owned 3 RX3 and Cosmo and rebuilt 4 engines. With the Hydrogene fuel it is going to be a great engine

[@williegohard1368]

That nice big sedan should be a six rotary engine the high class lineup. Like they should have different trim levels maybe two rotary three for the cheaper versions

[@Chris.Davies]

New Mazda rotary is a work engine! Not connected to the wheels. Charging the battery only. Very efficient. Very light!

[@user-ei5jl9mb9c]

Please, please, please With a rotary !

[@carlosruelas8781]

It would be nice if Mazda brought back a retro design of the rx7 Fd for the rx9.

[@rogersmith736]

I think a rotary linked with a hybrid type drive system, with ability for ICE only operation can be done, I suspect though it may struggle to meet latest Euro standards. Still, I could import......

[@williegohard1368]

Yes bring it back Mazda I love that engine smooth power band

[@hankgoldenshaft]

Who doesn’t like the sound of a rotary engine- bring it on!

[@Jackson.T]

The Rotary cannot die!

[@svk7ssm619]

Definitely buying one because I've been waiting since 2013.

[@psychicer5022]

rx9 or i6 vision coupe. I dont think it matters which one as both designs are to damn beautiful to not use screw buying a house, gimmie the rx9!

[@erniebrinkrotaryhemi7336]

THE NEW MX30 ROTARY ENGINE HAS A BRAND NEW COMBUSTION AWESOME

[@treffle17]

I'd love to see the RX-9 with the powertrain from the CX-90 Turbo s. 3.3 L Inline Six , Turbo, rwd bias AWD , making 340 HP stock. Something like that would be a crazy platform for anyone that love the RX series of cars .

[@pmayo7894]

That doesn't qualify for the RX moniker with the piston engines.

[@treffle17]

I've seen manufacturer do worse thing with their iconic name plate , like the eclipse 😒. I'm just saying wether it's done by Mazda or a other party the RX vision with a turbo straight six, and AWD would be awesome.

[@mari0c0leman]

Yes! Bring this to the streets. At least one more time!

[@laistab1916]

Toyota and nissan have brought the classics back mazda needs to !!

[@jimmyzhang9134]

Either give me a rotary with all the stuff that the after market has done to make it reliable or give me an inline 6. It’s all on emissions

[@johnmajkowski7200]

What’s the reason Mazda discontinued the rotary engine? Was it because of engine issues? Usually manufacturers just keep producing things that break down. Was it because sales were not good? Answer those questions and it’ll give you an idea of whether they’ll bring it back.

[@pixel_eyezd3805]

Emissions regulations from the EU forced Mazda to cut corners on reliability with the RX-8’s Renesis engine, leading to the bad rep that car gets. The RX-7 13b engine is more reliable, but doesn’t burn efficiently enough to pass modern standards. The question now is whether they’ve committed the time and resources to utilize their Skyactiv technology, which saves on gas and burns more efficiently, in a rotary engine. The disappointing alternative would be they abandon the technology altogether, and march us all toward the grim future of mandatory electric vehicles 😢

[@johnmajkowski7200]

@@pixel_eyezd3805 if people don’t buy electric vehicles it doesn’t matter what governments make mandatory.

[@dereksmith4921]

Mazda needs to bring the rotary back at least for motorsports and motor swaps.

[@123445571]

Good stuff!

[@stevemccormack9948]

Apart from the EV Vs Combustion argument, cars are generally a bore nowadays. The MX 30 is really lovely and the Rotary hybrid would be super. But I still think Mazda should sell a rotary electric generator to compete with Honda.

[@Soravia]

Mazda GT form needs to be 3 rotors at least to get the low down torque, turbo or not. That's why Eunos Cosmos had 3 rotor turbo. Better with a 4 rotor where there is so much torque, Mazda can make the car cruise on most efficient RPM wnd not use turbo at all. Wankel is not burn efficient, so turbo actually decreases fuel efficiency.

[@DailyLifeSolution]

Mazda is waiting for solid state batteries.

[@LeoTheShortGuy]

Awesome!!!

[@thinusary1]

i want it back becasue rotary i9s my dream engine. i would trade in my veloster N for an rx9 on release day

[@MistaFaro]

A new beautiful Mazda sports car with a new more efficient engine? ohh yeah id want one!

[@1601H]

Inline 6 for the 4 door. 2 and 3 rotor for 2 door

[@musicgalaxy8832]

Best engine ever made. Go Mazda!

[@hectorsolorio4691]

Love the sound of this dorito engine🎉😮

[@brandonperlow9091]

Hybrid turbo rotary with over 450hp would be nice. Make a sportscar and 4dr coupe.

[@DesignVisStudios]

are rotaties even efficient? i can't see how this does not just burn oil

[@toyotaprius79]

Why can't Mazda realise that their rotaries can fit perfectly well with Toyota's hybrid drivetrains?

[@brianeggar]

You make no mention of the best attributes of Mazda and Liquid Piston rotary engines and that is they can be easily adapted to run on different fuels Just imagine plant oils where you fill up at the local farm

[@Goku_Just_Sayin]

@Kirk Kreifels Mazda needs to get with guys like Rob Dahm, and make an AWD 4Rotor RX-9 🙌🔥Just Sayin

[@IndigenousEarthling101]

Would love to see this from an engineering innovation standpoint, plus it just looks cool. However, air pollution, arguably attributable to the impacts of global warming, has become a serious concern in the Northeast USA, where I and my family live and breathe the filthy smoky air. I'm also aware that air pollution, partly due to vehicle exhaust, reduces the lifespan of the average American by approximately two years, and costs us trillions in healthcare expenses. While I may from time to time enjoy the throaty roar of a high performance engine, I realize that my neighbors and nearby pedestrians may not. Maybe I'm just getting older, but cars that loudly fart toxic fumes are seeming ever more rude and unnecessary to me, even though I'm still driving one for now.

[@user-ys3eu3rq3q]

It was the main thing about RX ingine.

[@shakeelrehman6572]

I want the rotary because of sound

[@yoshisaurusrex3767]

Sorry but I still do not see this happening. Europe doubles down on on unbelieveably strict emission laws and the end of the comustion engine is already in sight.

[@TheNewcastlePilot]

Spinning Dorito ftw. Or should I call it Flying Dorito?

[@iljapetroff]

I got excited about this, but then I saw that new Mazda x-30 R-EV will have 50l tank that ads 510 KM range...so yeah, 10l per 100KM :) its a disaster....

[@avan5902]

Come on, give us a new RX coupe car! Manuel is a must.

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

I wish Suzuki put a Mazda rotary engine in a motorcycle.

[@anthonyking5391]

I love the motor we can't let it die diesel motors put out alot of pollution plus these new rotary seem to be unique

[@CaliRican787]

Why? Because the sound of the engine is just BeutifuL ❤

[@leeandjancruise]

Loved my RX3.

[@user-os4tb2yh6z]

Yes Mazda will find a way of bringing it back as a combined electric rotary.

[@lancraft]

Vision coupe, inline 6 turbo, manual transmission 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻