Just a heads up for anyone interested: Jay Leno's column in Popular Mechanics this month focuses on the rotary engine. He speaks pretty highly of Mazda’s efforts and focuses mostly on the Cosmo 110S. No direct mention of the RX-8 other than saying that Mazda still produces the engine. I think it's a pretty good read for the general public but probably no new info for anyone here. Although maybe it'll insight enough interest for Average Joe to check the RX-8 out...

 

Once it hits the website, it should show up here:

http://www.popularmechanics.com/auto.../sub_coll_leno

 

Leno writes a column in Pop Mechs? That's crazy. I'll have to check the article out next time I go to Pro-cuts...

 

Now if Mazda could get Leno into their advertising team they might get some more RX-8s out the door...

 

http://www.popularmechanics.com/auto...o/2629006.html

heres a direct link now that its up...cool article

more on rotary engine history.

 

I believe mazda gave him an RX-8 (as you can see behind him) when they first came out as they knew he was a huge rotary fan.

 

Yet, I'm a huge rotary fan with about .0000000001% of the money he has and I have to buy mine.

 

not when it first came out; they gave him an '05 Shinka for his birthday

 

and huge props to Leno for owning the Cosmo, that is awesome

 

*reads more*

omg that Cosmo sounds awesome; 2200lbs with a 12A that revs to 9500rpm, WOW

 

That Cosmo is a cool looking car. That's a great bit of rotary history. Thanks for sharing and kudos goes to those who posted the link.