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Mazda 13B-T (Series 5) specs: 1.308L (79.8 ci) 2-cylinder, 105 x 80 mm (4.1339 x 3.1496 in) bore and stroke, 9:1 compression. Rated 200-255 hp. Rotary.
The Mazda 13B-T (Series 5) is oversquare — the 4.1339" bore exceeds the 3.1496" stroke by 31.3% — a layout that favors airflow and RPM over leverage at the crank. The 3.1496" stroke does not reach 4,000 ft/min of mean piston speed until about 7,600 RPM, so piston speed is not what limits this engine's revs — valvetrain and breathing are. Each of the 2 cylinders displaces 39.9 ci (654 cc).
9:1 on aluminum heads is low by modern standards and generally happy on regular pump fuel.
It is one of 14 engines in the Rotary family, sitting between the 59.9 ci and 119.7 ci members. 2 factory variants share these dimensions, rated from 200 to 255 hp. Factory fitments include the Mazda RX-7 (FD3S), Mazda RX-7 (FC3S), Mazda RX-7 Turbo II (FC3S).
| Displacement | 79.8 ci / 1.308 L |
|---|---|
| Bore | 4.1339" |
| Stroke | 3.1496" |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Compression ratio | 9:1 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.313 |
| Block material | aluminum |
|---|---|
| Head material | aluminum |
| Valvetrain | Rotary |
| Fuel type | gas |
| Advertised HP | 200–255 hp |
| Bore/stroke character | 1.313 — oversquare — bore exceeds stroke, which favours higher RPM and larger valves |
|---|---|
| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,150 ft/min — conservative for a street engine |
| Displacement per cylinder | 39.9 ci |
| Static compression | 9:1 — low by modern standards, generally happy on regular pump fuel |
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These records share identical bore, stroke, displacement and compression. They differ by model year and factory power rating.
| Year | Advertised HP | Code |
|---|---|---|
| — | 200 hp | 13B-T (Series 5) |
| — | 255 hp | 13B-REW, 13B-T (Series 5) |