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From the roar of the track to the hum of innovation: Mazda’s rotary engines didn’t just power cars—they powered legends. 🏎️💨 The Mazda RX-7 GTO was a race car built for IMSA’s GTO class, featuring a tubular spaceframe chassis and lightweight carbon body panels. Powered by a 600-horsepower 4-rotor 13J rotary engine, it showcased Mazda’s engineering innovation. Its success on the track cemented Mazda’s reputation in motorsport and laid the groundwork for future victories, including the iconic Le Mans win with the 787B. The RX-7 GTO remains a symbol of Mazda’s rotary dominance and racing legacy. The Mazda RX-7 GTO, developed for the IMSA GTO class in 1990, was a high-performance racing machine with the following specifications: Engine: 2.6-liter 4-rotor 13J rotary engine Power Output: Approximately 600 horsepower at 8,500 rpm Torque: 529 Nm (390 lb-ft) at 7,000 rpm Transmission: Hewland 5-speed manual gearbox Chassis: Steel tubular spaceframe Body: Carbon composite panels ...

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