Who built the first hemispheric production engine?
I always thought it was Chrysler but I was wrong.
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so many great designs.... most do not make it.. but may return.
this one is in a 2017 Ford F 150...
http://achatespower.com/our-formula/opposed-piston/
the above engine was used in early diesel railroad trains..
Honda, 2 have been built, 4 cylinder oval piston,, 8 valve per cylinder DOHC.
45 cubic inch (motorcycle) 220 horsepower. no turbo or supercharger.
Honda-NR750-Oval-pistons (668 x 497) by ,
Infiniti,, in production in 2018
variable compression...
http://autoweek.com/article/technology/variable-compression-engine-are-coming-infiniti-near-you
what is OLD is now NEW...
all this stuff been around almost 100 years..
making it to work is the hard part. and then into production affordable.
<< the current Chrysler Hemi is NOT A True Hemi... its advertising.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemispherical_combustion_chamber
I have NO involvement with ANY of the above companies...
just a retired mechanic. Just trying to keep UP with the latest....
.
this one is in a 2017 Ford F 150...
http://achatespower.com/our-formula/opposed-piston/
the above engine was used in early diesel railroad trains..
Honda, 2 have been built, 4 cylinder oval piston,, 8 valve per cylinder DOHC.
45 cubic inch (motorcycle) 220 horsepower. no turbo or supercharger.
Honda-NR750-Oval-pistons (668 x 497) by , Infiniti,, in production in 2018
variable compression...
http://autoweek.com/article/technology/variable-compression-engine-are-coming-infiniti-near-you
what is OLD is now NEW...
all this stuff been around almost 100 years..
making it to work is the hard part. and then into production affordable.
<< the current Chrysler Hemi is NOT A True Hemi... its advertising.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemispherical_combustion_chamber
I have NO involvement with ANY of the above companies...
just a retired mechanic. Just trying to keep UP with the latest....
.
