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The Mazda 787B is one of the most iconic endurance race cars ever built. It achieved something no other Japanese manufacturer had accomplished before by becoming the first Japanese car to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Even more remarkably, it remains the only overall Le Mans winner powered by a four-rotor rotary (Wankel) engine.
Legacy
Today, the 787B is one of the most celebrated endurance racers in history. Mazda continues to display and demonstrate the car at major events such as the Goodwood Festival of Speed and historic racing exhibitions, where its unmistakable rotary scream still draws huge crowds.
Its influence extends beyond motorsport. The 787B has become a favorite in racing video games like Gran Turismo and Forza Motorsport, inspiring generations of enthusiasts and cementing its status as a cultural icon.
Interesting Facts
- Only rotary-powered car to win Le Mans overall.
- First Japanese manufacturer to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
- The R26B used four rotors, making it the most advanced racing rotary Mazda ever built.
- The engine's exhaust note can exceed 130 dB, earning it a reputation as one of the loudest race cars ever.
- Winning driver Johnny Herbert famously missed the podium ceremony after collapsing from exhaustion following his stint.
- The #55 787B remains one of the most recognizable race cars ever produced and is regularly ranked among the greatest endurance racing cars of all time.
For motorsports enthusiasts, the Mazda 787B represents more than a race-winning machine—it embodies Mazda's willingness to pursue an unconventional engineering path and prove that innovation and reliability could overcome seemingly unbeatable rivals. Its 1991 Le Mans victory remains one of the greatest underdog stories in automotive history.
Origins
During the 1980s, Mazda had become deeply committed to proving the rotary engine's reliability and performance in international motorsport. While many manufacturers abandoned rotary engines due to emissions and fuel economy concerns, Mazda believed the lightweight, compact design offered unique advantages.
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