# Why The Mazda 787B's Rotary Engine Survived The 24 Hours Of Le Mans (But Can't Hold Up To Daily Driving)

> The Mazda 787B carved its name into motorsport history in 1991 as the first Japanese car to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans overall. Even more legendary was its powertrain, a screaming 2.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1903516/mazda-787b-rotary-engine-survive-24-hours-of-le-mans-why-cant-hold-up-daily-driving/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=686c6897d4097ece77d82126)
- **Published:** 2025-07-08
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #hp #engine #hours #mans #mazda #daily #driving #hold
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