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What is wankel engine?

Updated: 10/20/2022
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It is a type of internal combustion engine. It uses a eccentric rotary design instead of reciprocating pistons. It is a smooth compact engine allowing for high rpm power. Designed by Felix Wankel by 1929 with a prototype in 1957 and used by NSU. It is used in motor cars, motor cycles, aircraft, go carts, chain saws and many other applications

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