Why is the rotary engine dead

Why is the Rotary engine dead?

With the discontinuation of the Mazda RX8 last decade, the Wankel engine in now facing certain doom, but, why is the Rotary engine dead? The Rotary Wankel engine seems to be the automotive equivalent of...
Six Rotor Wankel Engine

This six rotor Wankel engine is insane.

This vicious sextuple rotor contraption is a flame spitting, awe inspiring iteration of the Mazda Wankel engine. Due to the modular design nature of the rotary Wankel engine, there is a myriad of...

This Porsche Engine “Video” Rebuild is Stunning

Engine rebuilds are traditionally described at being messy, tedious and expensive. The word ‘beautiful’ hardly comes into play. However, add the right lighting, some serious stop motion video talent, and...