Wednesday, January 07, 2009

Mazda

Founded in Japan and formerly known as Toyo Cork Kogyo Co. Ltd, Mazda has become well known as being the only current manufacturer of the Wankel Rotary Engine as well as the only non-European/American company to win a Le Mans 24hr Race. They won with the Mazda 787B, a Rotary powered monster.

Mazda rotaries cannot be talked about without mention of the RX-7 and more recent RX-8. Both cars have loyal owners and fans who will defend the rotary and its greatness to the end of the world.

Another Mazda favorite is their best selling convertible, the Miata/MX-5/Roadster. Although considered a "girl's car" in the United States and other parts of the world, the Miata Roadster is popular competition car in Japan, commonly seen mixing it up with Silvias, and JZX Tourer V's in Drift events and going head to head with the Imprezas and Lancer Evolutions in Gymkhana competitions.

Check'em Out: Mazda OEM

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