I wonder if in a few years we will be able to see a Joest Mazda in Le Mans with this new Mazda engine technology.
Mazda Reveals Revolutionary Spark-Less Gas Engine, that produce a more efficient combustion, which keeps fuel economy high and emissions low. It should also reduce the chance for the air-fuel mixture to combust prematurely, which is known as knocking. Mazda claims that, in conjunction with a supercharger, the Skyactiv-X engine could deliver "unprecedented" engine response and increase torque by 10 to 30 percent over the current family of gas engines. This technology can also improve engine efficiency by 20 to 30 percent compared to the current Skyactiv-G gas engine.
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/n...like-a-diesel/
http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...d-spark-plugs/
http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2017/8/8...ngine-7740476/