This article saves the exciting news for the end. It seems that a small number of Namirs will be built by the end of the year and next year they plan on going racing.

http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/e...b-1112909.html

There's also a serial hybrid taxi with a single rotor 407cc Wankel range extender in development for London that is supposed to be unveiled this month.The above linked article says the Diesel used in the Malaysian Metrail test track is 1.6L so I suppose it could be a 4-rotor.

Frazer-Nash is also looking for a partner to develop a delivery truck with a 1.4L Diesel range extender--doesn't say if it's a Wankel either. The quiet serial hybrid drivetrain is touted as ideal for night time deliveries.

 

Maybe this will happen ... at least look for some action shots at this weekend's Goodwood hillclimb:

http://www.wheelsunplugged.com/ViewN...px?newsid=3739

 

Not yet ready for prime time:
http://www.autocar.co.uk/blogs/autoc...he-future.aspx

A few more pics:
http://jalopnik.com/5308834/frazer+n...ckles-goodwood

 

Certain views of it remind me of the 12A powered 1970 Mazda RX-500 concept car.

http://vintagemazda.com/node/378

 

Looks like we may be getting a little closer to a production version of the Namir idea:

http://www.insideline.com/car-news/b...wd-hybrid.html

 

Frazer-Nash rotary series hybrid technology still moving forward:

http://paultan.org/2011/11/06/rac-fu...verall-winner/

 

why can't Mazda do this?