Mazda launched its first rotary-engine car–the Cosmo–in 1966, and was the only car manufacturer to solve the problems associated with Wankels radical engine design and allow the unit's potential to be fully enjoyedThe RX-7 of 1978 provided effortless and uncannily smooth performance, attributes that endeared the model to enthusiasts through three generations of productionEach reincarnation the RX-7 became more of a Grand Tourer, and less of a sports car (a mantle handed on to the MX-5/Miata)Global sales reduced as the car moved upmarket until, in the new millennium, the model was only sold in its native JapanLavishly illustrated with high quality color photographs, RX-7 Mazdas Rotary Engine Sports Car provides an in-depth insight into this amazing production automobile