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Rotary powered Mercedes

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There was a rotary powered Mercedes car.
The next C111 appeared in 1970. It used a four-rotor engine producing 370 hp (275 kW). The car could reportedly hit 290 km/h (180 mph).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_C111

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5RD_qQPdpQ

I want one :)
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Re: Rotary powered Mercedes

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didn't know anyone else besides mazda used wankel engines
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http://sportscarforums.com/f8/rotary-co ... 15883.html
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