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Mention “Mazda” and “24 Hours of Le Mans” and thoughts immediately go to 1991, when the Mazda 787B took the overall victory in auto racing’s premier international event. It was the first Japanese c…
Mazda’s historic moment at the 1991 24 Hours of Le Mans with the Mazda 787B winning overall. It was the first Japanese car and rotary engine to achieve this milestone in the prestigious endurance race. The victory was the result of years of dedication and marked Mazda’s peak in motorsport globally. Following the win, rotary engines were banned at Le Mans, shifting Mazda’s focus elsewhere. The Mazda 787B, weighing only 830kg, was powered by a four-rotor engine producing 700PS. The success at Le Mans was preceded by Mazda’s participation in American competitions, paving the way for their triumph.
