Why did they ban the 787B?

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 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.

What did the Mazda 787B rev to?

What Did The Mazda 787B Rev To? With a power output of over 700 horsepower and top speed of only 900 mph at Le Mans 24 Hours, even the prototype Mazda 787B racers spun only at less than 9,000 mph. In other cases, 900 could also be achieved if the engine spun to 10,500rpm and 18,000rpm.

How fast can a Mazda 787B go?

According to Mazda, the 787B was 30 percent more aerodynamic than its predecessor, the 767B that had won the GTP class. The goals Mazda set for the 787 were lofty: 800PS (789hp) at 10,000 rpm, a 350 kph (217 mph) top speed, and most importantly, it had to achieve victory in the year of its debut.

How much is the Mazda 787B worth?

What’s it worth? Between $1.8–2.4 million dollars US ($2.5–3.3 million NZD) according to Gooding & Company.

Was the 787B turbocharged?

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 loud is the Mazda 787B?

Between 115 and 117dB
‘ How loud? Between 115 and 117dB, so too loud to run at the Goodwood Motor Circuit.

How high can 787B Rev?

How High Does The 787b Rev? Mazda’s 787B, which won the 24 Hours of Le Mans, spun only as high as 9,000 in race trim, making it over 700 horsepower in race trim. In some cases, 900 was possible if the engine was allowed to spin at 10,500 rpm, but 18,000 is the maximum spin rate.

How high does the 13B Rev?

Based on the first-generation RX-7 FB series (released in 1978), it is powered by that naturally aspirated 13B twin-rotor engine, which makes a huge 300hp at 8,500 rpm and 270Nm of torque at 7,500 rpm, revving all the way to a huge 10,000rpm.

Are rotaries banned from Le Mans?

Rotary engines banned from Le Mans following 787B win.