The story of the modern-day rotary engine begins with Felix Wankel, a German engineer who spent time working for Daimler-Benz and BMW before building a workshop funded by the government to pursue his unconventional concept. Wankel continued to file additional patents ahead of the release of the 1964 NSU Wankel-Spider — the first rotary- powered production car. The Cosmo Sport served as Mazda's halo car for a new era, and a symbol of the company's commitment to the rotary.
Author: staff@jalopnik.com (Aakash Badree)
Published at: 2026-02-16 23:25:00
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