Quick Answer: The Wankel Engine Model is a cut-away, hand-cranked model showing the internal structure and operating principles of a Wankel engine, whose triangular rotary piston avoids reciprocating parts.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Cut away to show internal constructional details
Triangular rotary piston with no reciprocating parts
Hand crank drives the moving parts
Simulated spark plug uses a small lamp to indicate the firing point
Placard on the base labels all key components
Aluminium and plastic construction, mounted on a base
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Model dimensions
203 mm x 178 mm x 89 mm
Base dimensions
203 mm x 203 mm x 63 mm
Construction
Aluminium and plastic
Lamp power
2 x AA batteries (not included)
About This Product
Rotating the hand crank shows how the moving parts of a Wankel engine work, while the cut-away sections reveal its internal construction. A small lamp acting as the spark plug marks the firing point, and the labelled placard identifies each key component.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How is the firing point shown? A simulated spark plug uses a small lamp to indicate the firing point. The lamp needs 2 x AA batteries, which are not included.
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