Name That Motor!!!

[David88vert]

R26B rotary engine

It's the engine in this car just in case people want to brush up on their rotaries.



max output was 980 hp @ 10,500 RPM but Mazzda de-tuned it in the 787B to 700hp @ 9000 RPM for fear of destroying the transmission in the race.

Well since money isn't an option in this scenario, I think making another 980hp model with a more modern transmission and high rated clutch would KILL mounted in an FD.

Actually, I would make lower compression rotors, and put a custom sequential turbo system on it. Could make a lot more then. I'd have a custom tranny built also.

[87 Turbo II]

Actually, I would make lower compression rotors, and put a custom sequential turbo system on it. Could make a lot more then. I'd have a custom tranny built also.

980 is already probably overkill, also, I'd prefer the response of a high power, high reving N/A; sequential on such a high output motor would have disadvantages in weight to power ratios, not to mention complexity and reliability issues.the sheer heat 2 turbochargers generate is what kills most FDs, the 787B outlasted several piston engines in the 24 hours, so thebeauty of it is that it is still reliable as-is.

[David88vert]

980 is already probably overkill, also, I'd prefer the response of a high power, high reving N/A; sequential on such a high output motor would have disadvantages in weight to power ratios, not to mention complexity and reliability issues.the sheer heat 2 turbochargers generate is what kills most FDs, the 787B outlasted several piston engines in the 24 hours, so thebeauty of it is that it is still reliable as-is.

You do realize that a sequesntial can be quite smooth right? If you have the money to develop a 26B, you have the money to build the whole car, considering that Mazda does not make that motor available for any type of purchase.

There would be no problem with power-to-weight. You would easily add a little more weight in the rear for traction anyways.

The system is not that complex to design, follow BMW or Mazda's examples.

Reliability? With that much money, what would it matter?

I have owned all gens of RX7s - quite a few of them. I've never had a problem with keep them reliable. Turbos would not be difficult to add to that motor. And you can never have too much power.