We disassembled the rotary “heart” of the Mazda RX-8 - what’s inside

The Mazda RX-8, once in the hands of car owners, usually becomes the turning point that divides life into “before” and “after”. Amazing dynamics and drifting ability of this rear-wheel drive car are provided by its power plant.


Many people don’t really delve into the details, well, rotary, well, rare. The main thing is that it is powerful and produces simply gorgeous dynamics at the driver’s request. And all the other nuances, and how it works, are not very interesting, it is more important that it lasts for a long time, and without repairs. But miracles rarely happen, and a rotary internal combustion engine does not last very long without repairs. Moreover, without exception, all owners of such units simply cannot resist the temptation to “push” from the start at a traffic light or on the highway, and simply, actively making their way through the “sleepy” stream of cars for the Mazda RX-8.

By a lucky coincidence, the ABW.BY channel has material filmed at the repair base. There, a specialist clearly shows on a disassembled engine what is happening and how. The spectacle, frankly speaking, is alien. In principle, a rotary unit has nothing in common with a conventional internal combustion engine. If you watch the video carefully (the video is completely without water, short), you will immediately understand why Mazda RX-8 capable of performing “miracles” on the road.