# @outlapmediaofficial on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DCcTY4gSEC0
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/24961774-outlapmediaofficial-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-11-16T18:26:45.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Jackson Lambros (@JacksonLambros) — https://gondola.cc/JacksonLambros

## Caption

The Mazda 767B is a legendary Group C race car developed by Mazda for endurance racing in the late 1980s. It’s a key part of Mazda’s storied motorsport history, particularly for its use of a rotary engine, a hallmark of the brand.

Key Features

	1.	Engine:
	•	Powered by a naturally aspirated 13J 4-rotor Wankel rotary engine.
	•	Produced around 630 horsepower at high RPM.
	•	Known for its distinctive, high-pitched exhaust note.
	2.	Chassis:
	•	Built on a lightweight carbon-Kevlar monocoque chassis.
	•	Aerodynamic body designed to compete in Group C endurance racing.
	3.	Transmission:
	•	5-speed manual gearbox, tailored for high-speed endurance.
	4.	Weight:
	•	Approximately 800 kg (1,764 lbs), contributing to its agility.

Racing History

The 767B was an evolution of the Mazda 767 and was fielded in major endurance races, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Though it didn’t achieve an outright victory at Le Mans, the car played a significant role in developing Mazda’s rotary engine technology and paved the way for the Mazda 787B, which became the first Japanese car to win Le Mans in 1991.

Notable Achievements:

	•	Competed in the 1989 World Sports Prototype Championship.
	•	Finished 7th overall and 1st in the GTP class at the 1989 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Legacy

The Mazda 767B is cherished by motorsport fans for its unique rotary engine, its contribution to Mazda’s endurance racing success, and its distinctive “brap-brap” sound. Restored examples of the 767B are often showcased at vintage motorsport events, keeping its legacy alive. 

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racing, mazda, rotaryengine, 4rotor, 767b, groupc

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