Mazda 787B '91
Mazda's iconic 787B represents the only rotary-powered car to win Le Mans (1991), and its naturally aspirated engine combined with a featherweight 830 kg chassis creates an exceptionally responsive, high-revving machine that demands precision over raw power. Its mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout and compact dimensions make it particularly suited to technical, narrow circuits where agility and early apex speed matter more than top-end acceleration. Drivers who prefer smooth throttle control and racing line consistency will find the 787B rewarding, though its modest power output requires disciplined driving on faster, power-dependent tracks.
Overview
Handling Profile
Engine mass behind the driver shifts weight rearward — precise in corners but rear can snap if pushed past the limit
Strengths
Suits Best
Watch for
Rear snaps on entry
Mid-engine snap oversteer on corner entry is the classic MR risk — trail braking can trigger it
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