Mazda Rotary-Engined Cars from Cosmo 110s to Rx-8
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2016
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2nd Revised edition
Veloce (Verlag)
978-1-84584-943-6 (ISBN)
Veloce (Verlag)
978-1-84584-943-6 (ISBN)
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The complete history of Mazda's rotary engine-powered vehicles, from Cosmo 110S to RX-8. Charting the challenges, sporting triumphs, and critical reactions to a new wave of sports sedans, wagons, sports cars ... and trucks!
A description of the development history of Mazda's rotary power plant, and the model timelines of the vehicles these engines powered - how one small Japanese automaker remained independent and became famous using a unique engine.Examines the commercial ups and downs in North America, using rotaries to become a high performance icon and V8 alternative, and charting the racetrack achievements of Mazda rotary racers around the world including in home-country Japan. Also reveals the pollution control and fuel economy challenges facing Mazda as they strove to keep rotary engines in production to satisfy high performance fans globally.
A description of the development history of Mazda's rotary power plant, and the model timelines of the vehicles these engines powered - how one small Japanese automaker remained independent and became famous using a unique engine.Examines the commercial ups and downs in North America, using rotaries to become a high performance icon and V8 alternative, and charting the racetrack achievements of Mazda rotary racers around the world including in home-country Japan. Also reveals the pollution control and fuel economy challenges facing Mazda as they strove to keep rotary engines in production to satisfy high performance fans globally.
From a young age Marc Cranswick has had a great interest in cars and all things mechanical. With a father in the oil industry, Marc had the opportunity of world travel, and a chance to experience automotive and cultural diversity. This influenced his later study, and subsequent teaching of art and linguistics. A long time participant in the hobby of car restoration, Marc has great interest in the classics of the 1960s and 1970s.
1Mazda's Sporty Cosmo 110S2Rico, the family rotary3RX-2 Mazda's Midsize Rotary4RX-3 Mazda's grand family rotary!5RX-4 The Big Sports Rotary!6The RX-5, REPU of Roadpacer Rotary Trio!7The original RX-78FC RX-7 Hirsohima chases Zuffehnausen!9FD RX-7 The Great Entertainer10RX-8 The Family Rotary11Appendices
| Erscheinungsdatum | 06.10.2016 |
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| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 207 x 250 mm |
| Themenwelt | Natur / Technik ► Fahrzeuge / Flugzeuge / Schiffe ► Auto / Motorrad |
| ISBN-10 | 1-84584-943-4 / 1845849434 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-84584-943-6 / 9781845849436 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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