The Mazda 787 and its derivative 787B are Group C sports prototype racing cars that were developed by Japanese automobile manufacturer Mazda for use in the World Sportscar Championship, All …

Mazda 787B is a racing car that led Mazda to enjoy the first victory by a Japanese car company at the 59th 24 Heures du Mans (Le Mans) in June 1991. Due to updates on racing regulations, 1991 was …

The 787B is fractionally longer and wider than the Mazda CX-30. It was the first car to win Le Mans with a carbon clutch and brakes, and its iconic paint scheme paid homage to Japanese clothing brand …

Jun 12, 2023 · The Mazda 787B was the first Japanese car to win Le Mans, taking a hard-fought victory in 1991.

Jul 7, 2025 · To this day, the Mazda 787B is the only rotary-powered car to win at Le Mans. While it survived the 24-hour endurance race, it can't hold up to daily driving.

Mazda 787B Hunaudieres Straight Amazing Sound!passage of the Mazda 787B in Mulsanne before the 24 hours of Le Mans 2011.

Aug 20, 2021 · It’s the very real story of the Mazda 787B, and its one-in-a-million victory at Le Mans, in 1991. The 59th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans really was Mazda’s last opportunity to prove itself,...

Jun 8, 2024 · Another first for the 787B: the first car to win Le Mans with carbon brakes. They gave a huge advantage in the braking areas, but were uncharted territory in terms of race-long reliability.

Mazda’s victory at Le Mans has cemented the #55 787B into Japanese racing history and is probably the most recognized Japanese racing car ever. Although the 787’s over-around performance in …

1991 Mazda 787B specs, lap times, performance data, engine specifications, pictures, updated July 2025.