The Wankel engine is a type of internal combustion engine that uses a rotary design to convert fuel into power. It was invented by German engineer Felix Wankel in the 1920s and first used in a car in 1967 by the German car manufacturer, NSU Motorenwerke AG.

Unlike traditional reciprocating piston engines, the Wankel engine has a rotor that rotates in a housing, creating a continuous combustion cycle. The rotor has three convex faces that move in an epitrochoid-shaped housing. The cycle consists of intake, compression, ignition, and exhaust, with each face of the rotor acting as a piston during each stage.

Wankel engines are known for their high power-to-weight ratio, compact size, and smooth operation. However, they also have some disadvantages, including high fuel consumption and high emissions of pollutants. As a result, they have not been widely adopted in the automotive industry, although they are still used in some sports cars and aircraft engines.

@HR 

Wankel Engine is definitely an interesting machine. It is most popular as the engine in the Mazda sportscars, notably RX7, RX8. It produces a unique exhaust note, and packs a good punch for its size & weight. It has also been used in snowmobiles.

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