V-16 engine of racing car produced by Brit Motor Racing Research Trust, can operate continuously at between 7000 and 10,000 rpm; cylinders have bore of 1.95 in., with piston stroke of 1.90 in.; central drive for 2-stage centrifugal blower is departure from European racing practice; engine is treated as two V-8's; design provides for direct injection of fuel into supercharger; separate base chamber below crankshaft is new feature.
New British racer has super speed engine
Automotive Industries
Automotive Industries ; 102 , n 4
1950
Article (Journal)
English
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