Mazda actually never gave up on the Wankel, they just put the development of the rotary engine on the back burner for awhile. Rumor has it that they will release the RX-9 in 2020 with a rotary.I seem to remember the production models which were distributed also had bearing issues which cut engine life and that's why Mazda went for a conventional engine design as the rotary engine was not popular.
When/if it shows up, I will be in line to check it out.
In the meantime, I go on searching for another '88 10th Anniversary Special Turbo like the one I had in the 1990's.
I actually saw a mint example this year up in Oswego. I nearly pissed my pants.
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