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In the high-stakes world of import drag racing, a new king has been crowned. As of early 2026, the “Grey Bullet” 2021 Mazda RX-9 has officially set the record for the quickest rotary car in the world, ...

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Big hurdles remain in the way of Mazda reviving its rotary sports car, but they're not giving up.

The RX-7 has left a hole in many enthusiasts' hearts, including those that work at Mazda. The carmaker is still figuring out how to make a cheap rotary sports car.

Launched in the late 1960s, the Ro 80 wasn't just the world's first mass-produced sedan with rotary power, but also one of the most innovative production vehicles of its era. Follow us: The rotary ...

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