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How much HP did the 787B have?
From the Mazda Motor Museum website, it claims the engine has a maximum output of 930 hp (690 kW), and a maximum redline of 10,500 rpm.
Why did the 787B get banned?
So was it really banned for being to fast? The short answer is no. The rotary was only banned because of rules that where already in the making. To be honest the 3.5L rule was supposed to be implemented the year of it’s victory, but the 3.5Ls where proved unreliable causing the the teams to switch to last year’s cars.
How did Mazda win Le Mans?
1991 LE MANS WINNER. The Mazda 787B was the first Japanese car to win the 1991 24 Hours of Le Mans, with a lightweight body weighing just 830kg and a four-rotor engine with a maximum output of 700PS. The winning drivers were Volker Weidler (Germany)/Johnny Herbert (UK) and Bertrand Gachot (France).
Was the 787B turbocharged?
The 787B was their latest—and, as it turned out, final—rotary-powered prototype to tackle Le Mans. At the heart of the 787B was the incredibly trick—and incredibly loud—R26B engine, a four-rotor affair that produced an estimated 700 peak horsepower at 9,000 RPM without turbocharging.
How fast is the Mazda 787B?
The weapon of choice was the rotary-engine-powered 787B, which sported a carbonfibre body, an output of 700 PS and a 210 mph (338 km/h) top speed.
Did the Mazda 787B have traction control?
Inside the car, it sounds like a beautiful hum – it’s actually very confidence inspiring as it delivers an endless range of powerband. It makes me appreciate where technology has gotten us: modern-day race cars with electronic enhancements such as paddle shift, traction control, and ABS.
How fast was the Mazda 787B?
205.133 km/h
In its victory the Mazda 787B completed 4923.200 km (3,059.79 miles) at an average speed of 205.133 km/h (127.49 mph). The drivers were Bertrand Gachot, Johnny Herbert and Volker Weidler….In Detail.
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| front wheels | F 45.7 x 30.5 cm / 18.0 x 12.0 in |
| rear wheels | R 45.7 x 37.5 cm / 18.0 x 14.8 in |
Why is Mazda not in F1?
Although the events generated significant air time for the brand, the 2013 races (in particular) were marred with numerous crashes. Indeed, every one of the 24 Mazda 6s supplied for the 2013 event was damaged. Eventually Mazda was forced to write-off the full fleet.
How do I get a Mazda 787B?
This car can be bought at the Mazda Legendary Cars Dealership for 3,500,000 Credits. A black version of this car is also available at the early 90’s Used Car Showroom for 1,224,999 Credits.
Are rotaries allowed in F1?
F1 rules prevented teams from running the engine. Some of Mazda’s modern road cars featuring the rotary engine – such as the RX-8 – are excellent, but the engine still has certain problems, such as high oil consumption.
What happened to Mazda 787B?
What Happened After the Race? Following the 1991 24 Hours of Le Mans, Mazda retired the winning car (787B-002) but continued to race the two other 787Bs (001 and the new 003). The Mazda team would go on to finish fourth in the Japanese championship and fifth in the World Championship.
What kind of engine does a Mazda 787B have?
The Mazda 787B was a prototype racing car built for the 24 hours of Le Mans auto race, replacing the 767. It used a 4-rotor 26B Wankel engine which produced over 700 hp (522 kW). The 787B’s 1991 win at Le Mans was historic in two ways: It marked the first (and only) victory for a Japanese manufacturer,…
What happened to the Mazda 787B that won Le Mans?
The Le Mans winning Mazda 787B was returned to Japan and disassembled in front of the gathered media. Close inspection of the parts suggested that the car could have run for another 24 hours without problems. A third 787B was built to replace the Le Mans winner in the remaining rounds of the championship.
When did the Mazda 787 make its racing debut?
Mazda’s new 787 racing prototype made its competition debut at the second round of the All Japan Sports Prototype Championship (JSPC) in April 1990. The car would then be entered in the Fuji 1000 km endurance event before the team departed for Europe to prepare for Le Mans.
What was the first Japanese-built car to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans?
In 1991, at the 24 Hours of Le Mans the Mazda 787B from the team Mazdaspeed, entered history by becoming the first Japanese-built car to win the race. This race was historic in two ways; this was the first and only victory for a Japanese car manufacturer, and the first and only victory for a car powered by a Wankel rotary engine.