Mazda Rotary-Engined Hybrid Now Due For Release In 2023

Four years ago I happened across an 'Autocar'(UK) article revealing that Mazda planned the release of a rotary hybrid in 2020. The thinking behind the resurrection of this engine laid in its high output relative to conventional engines, and (as a consequence) the potential to put together a much lighter package with respect to the drivetrain itself as a 'distance extender'. This forum covers the total period prior to Mazda's plans finally reaching fruition in March 2023. For lovers of the RX series - who saw the last of the breed produced in 2012 - this was indeed good news, and having also noted that the 50th anniversary of the Mazda Rotary was celebrated in 2017 I thought we should all take a look back in time with a slide show - courtesy of 'Autocar' once again - covering 'The glorious history of rotary-engined Mazdas'. https://www.autocar.co.uk/slideshow/glorious-history-rotary-engined-mazdas