On Thu, 9 Oct 1997, Kris Kane wrote:
> This manual also states that the 1147cc. motors w/high compression
> have 67 hp., while the low compression ones have 57.
The "Mk.1" Spitfire high-compression 1147 was listed at 63 hp.
> The 1296cc. motors with high compression have 75 hp., while the low
> compression ones have 65 hp. (emission controlled high compression
> motors are rated at 68 hp.).
The above numbers are for dual SU-equipped engines. The single
Stromberg-carb 1296 was something like 60-61 hp. The 1972 "Federal" one
(low compression) was rated at about 48 hp (net?).
--Andy
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