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Unusual engine in midengine race car
Fred W B - 31/3/13 at 06:00 PM

Found this pic browsing on the internet, Lola chassis with a somewhat unusual powerplant (for a car that is)

Cheers

Fred W B


steve m - 31/3/13 at 06:21 PM

I presume its a 6 cyl two stroke ?

or 6 pulse jets

either would be pretty hairy, and noisy

Fred W B - 31/3/13 at 06:26 PM

quote:

its a 6 cyl two stroke ?


yes, but you get a noddy badge if you can guess what its original application was?

Cheers

Fred W B

black fingernail - 31/3/13 at 06:30 PM

Outboard motor ?

Fred W B - 31/3/13 at 06:36 PM

quote:

Outboard motor ?


There you go! Have a pint on me.

Cheers

Fred W B

steve m - 31/3/13 at 06:44 PM

Is the propellor at the other end ??