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Author: Subject: Unusual engine in midengine race car
Fred W B

posted on 31/3/13 at 06:00 PM Reply With Quote
Unusual engine in midengine race car

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

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steve m

posted on 31/3/13 at 06:21 PM Reply With Quote
I presume its a 6 cyl two stroke ?

or 6 pulse jets

either would be pretty hairy, and noisy

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Fred W B

posted on 31/3/13 at 06:26 PM Reply With Quote
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its a 6 cyl two stroke ?



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

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posted on 31/3/13 at 06:30 PM Reply With Quote
Outboard motor ?
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Fred W B

posted on 31/3/13 at 06:36 PM Reply With Quote
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Outboard motor ?



There you go! Have a pint on me.

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steve m

posted on 31/3/13 at 06:44 PM Reply With Quote
Is the propellor at the other end ??
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