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Did Audi Build The First Rotary Engine Car? The Story Of The NSU Spider
When most people hear the term "rotary engine," they probably think of Mazda first, as rotary engines have been part and parcel of the Japanese automaker's mantra for decades. In fact, Mazda proclaims, "Without the rotary engine, there …