5 Rotor 787D Melts Tires for the First Time
Mad Mike Whiddett’s “5 Rotor 787D Melts Tires for the First Time” documents the highly anticipated shakedown of his radical 5-rotor Mazda 787D at Hampton Downs. After extensive preparation, Mad Mike and the PPRE team brought the custom-built car to the track for its first real test session ahead of the December 7th Summer Bash event.
5 Rotor 787D Melts Tires for the First Time
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The video showcases the 787D’s unique engine—a five-rotor rotary powerplant—delivering immense power and a distinctive exhaust note. Mad Mike puts the car through its paces, performing aggressive launches, burnouts, and high-speed runs that send plumes of tire smoke across the circuit. The footage captures both the technical challenges and the excitement of dialing in such an unconventional machine, with Mad Mike providing commentary on the car’s handling, power delivery, and the sheer thrill of driving it.

The test day is as much about spectacle as it is about development, with the 787D’s wild appearance and sound drawing attention from everyone at the track. The video ends with an invitation for fans to suggest what they want to see next from the 5-rotor beast and where Mad Mike should take it for future appearance.

 

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