Turbocompounding

[Michael D. Porter]

Tom Boday wrote:
> 
> > > wait another 50 yrs for detroit, the profits are still high using
> > > WWI aircraft technology.
> > > In 2050 we will be orbiting in scram jets.
> > > >
> > > > 41.1 Liters? and only 4500 hp thats not much over the 100bhp per liter
> > > > that any good race engine can produce.  But this was in the 50's so we
> > > > should give them some credit I suppose.
> > > >
> >
> > I suppose it might be worth mentioning that the engine in question is a
> > _diesel_, with a shaft speed of perhaps 2500-3000 rpm. That's roughly
> > the equivalent of a GM 6 liter V-8 diesel producing 660 hp.... (!)
> >
> > Cheers.
> >
> > --
> > My other Triumph runs, but....
> 
> Sorry to pick on you guys, but I'd like to mention that shortly after
> WW II. Alfa Romeo produced the Alfetta (or Tipo 159 for hardcore
> guys) Grand Prix cars.
> With a two stage supercharged eight in line 1.5 liter engine,
> producing 480 Hp. The car have been ready before the War, but raced
> only after things cleared up. No doubt it won the Grand Prix
> championship three times.

But, was it a slow-speed diesel? Unh, huh..... <g>

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My other Triumph runs, but....