NOISE MAKER // THE LE MANS WINNING MAZDA 787B

In 1991, Mazda bested both its German and British rivals, winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans with their rotary powered 787B. In a race that is more a test of endurance then a display of sheer speed, Mazda’s 787B showed everyone that both were possible, simultaneously... [read more]

By comparison, most cars entered at Le Mans maintain rather low revs, as the 24 hour race is a compressed version of an entire seasons worth of racing, and can be quite hard on equipment. The 787B on the otherhand, had no inhibitions and would roll well beyond 9000rpm as it screamed, literally, down the Mulsane straight.

In the video featured below, watch, or should we say listen, to the Mazda 787B as it laps the Mine Ciruit, which unfortunately closed in February of 2006, in this clip from the Best Motoring video series.



Photo: F1 Fanatic
Video: Jalopnik
Editorial: Justin W. Coffey