Mazda RX-7 and RX-8: Illustrated History Books & Guides

Mazda RX-7 - The Complete Story

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This book explores the complete history of the Mazda RX-7, from its origins in Mazda's early rotary engine development during the 1960s to the end of production in 2002. Covering all three generations, it examines the design, engineering and evolution of one of Japan's most influential sports cars.

Central to the story is the Wankel rotary engine, developed by Felix Wankel and refined by Mazda into a distinctive and successful powerplant. The book explains how Mazda's long-term commitment to rotary technology resulted in the RX-7, a lightweight sports car that combined strong performance, responsive handling and innovative engineering.

The book follows the RX-7's development through its many model variants, technical improvements and increasing performance over 24 years of production. It also covers the engineers behind the project, the tuners and racing teams that contributed to the model's success, and the RX-7's achievements in motorsport and its appearances in popular culture.

With more than 800.000 examples produced, the Mazda RX-7 became one of the world's best-known rotary-powered sports cars and played an important role in establishing Mazda's reputation as a manufacturer of high-performance vehicles. Richly illustrated, this book is an informative reference for Mazda enthusiasts, owners and anyone interested in the history of Japanese sports cars.

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Author:	Antony Ingram
Details:	160 pages, 10.25 x 8.5 x 0.63 in (26 x 21.5 x 1.6 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	extensively illustrated
Language:	English
Publisher:	The Crowood Press Ltd (GB, 2026)
Series:	The Complete Story
ISBN:	9780719846571

Mazda Rotary-Engined Cars: From Cosmo 110s to RX-8 (paperback)

An in-depth look at the development history of Mazda's rotary power plant, and the model timelines of the vehicles these engines powered. You will discover how one small Japanese automaker remained independent and became famous by using a unique and pioneering engine.
This book examines the commercial ups and downs in North America, using rotaries to become a high performance icon and V8 alternative, and charting the racetrack achievements of Mazda rotary racers around the world, including in home-country Japan.
The story also reveals the pollution control and fuel economy challenges facing Mazda as they strove to keep rotary engines in production to satisfy high performance fans globally.

Features:
- Covers all Mazda rotary cars in one volume
- Contains largely never seen before picture stock
- Created with the help of Mazda Japan
- All versions of the Mazda rotary engine shown and described
- Mazda rotary racing achievements around the world
- Learn how to tell rotary clones from the real McCoy
- A history of Mazda car and truck building
- Rotary engine tuning around the world.

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Author:	Marc Cranswick
Details:	192 pages, 9.8 x 8.1 x 0.63 in (25 x 20.5 x 1.6 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	233 b&w and color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2021)
ISBN:	9781787117716

RX-7 Mazda's Rotary Engine Sports Car (Third Edition)

This book traces Mazda's success with the rotary engine. In 1966 Mazda introduced its first rotary-powered car, the Cosmo, and became the only manufacturer to overcome the technical challenges of Wankel's design and bring its full potential into series production.

Launched in 1978, the RX-7 offered smooth and effortless performance that quickly won strong support from enthusiasts. Across three generations, the model gradually evolved from a pure sports car into a more refined Grand Tourer, while the sports car role was later taken over by the MX-5/Miata.
As the RX-7 moved upmarket, worldwide sales declined, and by the early 2000s it was sold only in Japan.

Richly illustrated with high-quality color photographs, the book provides a detailed and well-informed look at this remarkable production car.

Pages of the book "RX-7 Mazda's Rotary Engine Sports Car (Third Edition)"

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Author:	Brian Long
Details:	216 pages, 9.8 x 8.1 x 0.59 in (25 x 20.5 x 1.5 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	extensively illustrated
Language:	English
Publisher:	Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2017)
ISBN:	9781787111332

Mazda Rotary-Engined Cars : From Cosmo 110S to RX-8 (hardcover)

The rotary engine is the only commercially successful piston alternative, and Mazda made it work! This book gives a description of the development history of Mazda's rotary power plant, and the model timelines of the vehicles these engines powered - how one small Japanese automaker remained independent and became famous using a unique engine.

Examines the commercial ups and downs in North America, using rotaries to become a high performance icon and V8 alternative, and charting the racetrack achievements of Mazda rotary racers around the world including in home-country Japan.

Also reveals the pollution control and fuel economy challenges facing Mazda as they strove to keep rotary engines in production to satisfy high performance fans globally.

Pages of the book "Mazda Rotary-Engined Cars : From Cosmo 110S to RX-8 (hardcover)"

Features:
- The only book to cover all Mazda rotary cars in one volume
- Contains largely never seen before picture stock
- Created with the help of Mazda Japan
- All versions of Mazda rotary engine shown and described
- Mazda rotary racing achievements around the world
- Learn how to tell rotary clones from the real McCoy
- Dawson archive historical info and first hand experience
- A history of Mazda car and truck building
- Rotary engine tuning around the world.

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Author:	Marc Cranswick
Details:	192 pages, 9.8 x 8.1 in (25 x 20.5 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	233 color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2016)
ISBN:	9781845849436

Mazda RX-8 - All models (2003-2012) - Essential Buyer's Guide

The last rotary-engined car built, Mazda's RX-8 provides a unique driving experience. Until you've tried one, it's hard to imagine how smooth its free-revving engine really is, or how enjoyable its handling. With comfortable space for four, it can be practical too.
Like most Japanese cars, the RX-8 is generally well built, but the rotary engine can suffer from hot starting and rotor tip wear issues, which can prove expensive to put right.

Extensive back-up from owner forums and independent specialists - listed in the guide - mean that these problems can be addressed, but choosing a good RX-8 requires care.
This guide will help you do just that. Understand the differences between models, and learn what to look for when buying one. What are the true running costs, and does the need for a new engine mean the end to your dreams? What other issues - with the mechanicals, body or interior - should you look out for?
Follow the advice of an experienced RX-8 owner and benefit from his research among owners and specialists in Europe and North America.

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Author:	Julian Parish
Details:	64 pages, 7.7 x 5.5 x 0.24 in (19.5 x 14 x 0.6 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	100 color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2016)
Series:	The Essential Buyer's Guide
ISBN:	9781845848675