The reason why the Mazda RX7 is called the "Rotary King" lies in its faith-level rotary engine, the 13B.
The rotary engine operates fundamentally differently from a piston engine, as it eliminates the need for complex intake and exhaust valves, and doesn't require connecting rods or crankshafts. This means it has the advantages of a simple structure, light weight, and compact size.
These advantages, when applied to performance cars, allow engineers to more freely arrange and distribute weight. As a result, the Mazda RX7 has very balanced front and rear axle loads, and it was considered the best-handling, most balanced performance car of the nineties, if not the best of all!
The disadvantages of a rotary engine are just as notable, starting with its high fuel consumption and emissions.
Even though the 1.3L rotary engine can double the performance equivalent to a 2.6L piston engine, its fuel consumption can reach 3.0L or higher!
