Wankel
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A [Rotary engine] of extreme perfection which has been tested to speeds in excess of 18000 rpm
the main component is a triangular driver, with three hardened rounded tips which rotate against a [stater] type outer cylinder.
Masda have the monopoly on them and use them on the [RX] range.
Earlier engines suffered from burnt out tips.
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