<VV> Any known flat 8 cylinders/Chevy

[Dale Allen]

The Australian aircraft manufacturer Jabiru made a flat eight air cooled engine during the 2000's. I don't know if it is still available.

General characteristics JABIRU 5100
Type: Flat-8
Bore: 97.5 mm (3.84 in)
Stroke: 85.0 mm (3.346 in)
Displacement: 5,077 cm³ (310 in³)
Length: 960 mm (37.79 in)
Width: 638 mm (25.12 in)
Height: 445 mm (17.54 in)
Dry weight: 117 kg (257 lbs) with exhaust, carburetors, starter motor, alternator & ignition system
Components
Fuel system: Mechanical fuel pump
Fuel type: AVGAS 100/130
Oil system: Wet sump
Cooling system: Aircooled
Performance
Power output: 126.8 kW (170 hp) at 2,700 RPM (continuous); 134.2 kW (180 hp) at 3,000 RPM (intermittent)
Compression ratio: 8:1
Power-to-weight ratio: 1.10 kW/kg


They come up occasionally on the used aircraft engine market.


Cheers.

Dale Allen
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Emerald Vic 3782
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