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NQ6U
12-02-2014, 10:44 AM
See and hear a 28.5L (that's not a typo) Fiat start up for the first time in 103 years here (http://jalopnik.com/watch-a-28-5l-fiat-start-for-the-first-time-in-a-centur-1665309191). That's 28.5L—about twice the size of the engine in the average tractor-trailer rig—in four cylinders, BTW.

Sorry, I can't do an embedded video, but here's a soundless animated GIF:

http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--wziSMHXp--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/jrr4fvpiglugcgucgoc9.gif
K7SGJ
12-02-2014, 10:47 AM
Looks like something John Deere could put in their riding lawn mowers. Imagine cutting an entire golf course in 2.765 minutes. Instead of one a day, you could cut fore, if you had the balls, of course.
NQ6U
12-02-2014, 11:52 AM
More about The Beast here (http://theoldmotor.com/?p=122246). For us metric-impaired Americans, 28.5L works out to 1729 cu. in., with a 7.5-inch bore x 9.843-inch stroke. SOHC, by the way—pretty advanced for the time.
K0RGR
12-02-2014, 12:03 PM
A real four BANGER... from before FIAT stood for 'Fix It Again Tony'...
kb2vxa
12-04-2014, 07:51 PM
No muffler and no ear protection. The next day... WHAT? I CAN'T HEAR YOU! SPEAK LOUDER! WHAT? I STILL CAN'T HEAR YOU!
WØTKX
12-04-2014, 07:59 PM
http://theoldmotor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/S761-600x400.jpg
n2ize
12-05-2014, 05:26 AM
See and hear a 28.5L (that's not a typo) Fiat start up for the first time in 103 years here (http://jalopnik.com/watch-a-28-5l-fiat-start-for-the-first-time-in-a-centur-1665309191). That's 28.5L—about twice the size of the engine in the average tractor-trailer rig—in four cylinders, BTW.

Sorry, I can't do an embedded video, but here's a soundless animated GIF:

http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--wziSMHXp--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/jrr4fvpiglugcgucgoc9.gif

Nice but it looks like they are running it without the shroud. :snicker:
K7SGJ
12-05-2014, 09:12 AM
http://theoldmotor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/S761-600x400.jpg



I've always been a fan of big jugs.
kd6nig
12-05-2014, 12:21 PM
Well heck, thats not California legal for sure! ;)
NQ6U
12-05-2014, 12:37 PM
Well heck, thats not California legal for sure! ;)

Sure it is. Because of it's date of manufacture (1910), it's grandfathered in.
kd6nig
12-05-2014, 12:38 PM
Sure it is. Because of it's date of manufacture (1910), it's grandfathered in.

Smog wise. But I don't see a spark arrestor on that thing! :)
PA5COR
12-05-2014, 05:04 PM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2862095/Now-did-park-60-cars-Incredible-treasure-trove-rusting-classics-worth-12MILLION-languishing-French-farm-garage-50-years.html

I have some cars up here you might want to see ;)
WØTKX
12-05-2014, 06:33 PM
With all that Ooompapa, it's about 300 HP.

Here's a modern 305 HP 2.5 liter 4 banger boxer...
http://www.topspeed.com/cars/subaru/2014-subaru-impreza-wrx-sti-ar160129.html

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fa/Subaru_EJ257_turbo.jpg
NQ6U
12-05-2014, 06:41 PM
Well, if you're gonna be like that, how about this 1.6L (same displacement as a Fiat 500) Ferrari F1 engine that delivers over 600 BHP?

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LG6PUNOYHfQ/TgQNL__0ECI/AAAAAAAADCQ/hWmKM6ZgRDo/s1600/otomotive.jpg
WØTKX
12-05-2014, 07:30 PM
Oh, that's a 5 banger? Sleek.
KG4CGC
12-05-2014, 10:12 PM
Well, if you're gonna be like that, how about this 1.6L (same displacement as a Fiat 500) Ferrari F1 engine that delivers over 600 BHP?

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LG6PUNOYHfQ/TgQNL__0ECI/AAAAAAAADCQ/hWmKM6ZgRDo/s1600/otomotive.jpgMy next moped motor.
KG4NEL
12-05-2014, 10:19 PM
I just love the shop it comes out of.

No $15,000 chromed Snap-On roller boxes, polished epoxy floors, $120 soft-grip rubberized mallets. Old rugs, greasy shelves and a dog.
NQ6U
12-05-2014, 10:32 PM
I just love the shop it comes out of.

No $15,000 chromed Snap-On roller boxes, polished epoxy floors, $120 soft-grip rubberized mallets. Old rugs, greasy shelves and a dog.

And the one guy is working in a shirt and tie.
NQ6U
12-05-2014, 10:35 PM
My next moped motor.

Oh, yeah! Trying to keep the thing on the ground might be difficult but I know Our Barkeep would be up to the challange.
KG4CGC
12-05-2014, 11:31 PM
Oh, yeah! Trying to keep the thing on the ground might be difficult but I know Our Barkeep would be up to the challange.

Ugh! Gotta get it done under $1500. Still in the thoughtosphere.
KG4CGC
12-05-2014, 11:33 PM
No sir I do not.
KG4NEL
12-06-2014, 07:48 PM
V8 barstool?