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To: SPITFIRES <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Subject: 1.5 liter power
From: "Arthur H. Smith" <arthurhsmith@compuserve.com>
Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2000 11:58:44 -0500

>> recall a wimpy 1.5 liter BMW engine back in the early 70s putting out
over
> 1100 horsepower.
>
> Tom Shirley Sale Creek, TN<

I know, I would think BMW coulda done better. Actualy tho the engine was
rated at about that because the Dyno was maxed out at that much and the
engine was still reving....  One of the drivers said he had to becareful
that he didn't stomp the gas to hard even at 150+ in top gear.  But the
longevity wasn't that good. after each 200 miles or more (1 race) the
engine had to be torn down.

the arthur

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