BRM racing car project was initiated in 1945 by Automobile Developments Ltd and supported by British motor industry; engine was 1 1/2 liter V. 16 cyl supercharged unit required to give 400 bhp; work carried out by Rolls-Royce Ltd in design, building and development of supercharger is described together with problems of estimating power output of engine, based on method for calculating charge consumption; problems encountered in development of power unit, and experience gained are summarized.


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    Title :

    Supercharging 1 1/2-litre V. 16 BRM racing engine


    Additional title:

    Instn Mech Engrs -- Proc (Automobile Div)


    Contributors:
    Wilde, G.L. (author) / Allen, F.J. (author)


    Publication date :

    1964


    Size :

    28 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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