Duncan Pittaway made history today by firing up one of the largest-engined 4 cylinder cars ever built which was constructed by Fiat for a Land Speed Record attempt in 1911.This is the first time anyone has heard or seen this monster in action in over 100 years ! The heroic project has been a challenge of monumental proportions and the success is a huge credit to Duncan and his team who have triumphed over a multitude of difficulties during the last twelve years. The stories of the original LSR attempts over 100 years ago are legendary and reported elsewhere but here is a brief specification of the car: 28.4 litres, 4 cylinder Land Speed Record car. 1911. 290 b.h.p. at 1,100 rpm. Torque 1,384 lbs/ft . 1,876 Nm. Bore: 190 mm. Stroke: 250 mm. 28,353 cc (1,730 cu ins). Wheelbase 2.75 m. (9ft 1/4"). Weight 1,900 kg. Double chain drive. 2 cars produced The engine has no starter motor, thus each 7.1 litre (432 cu in) cylinder has to be hand-aspirated with fuel mixture and then detonated on the correct piston, after it has begun its downward stroke, by a small battery-operated trembler coil which produces a shower of high voltage sparks. The man on the crank handle needs to stand well clear at that point ! Turn the sound up for added thunder ! .
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That's Just Absolutely Brilliant!!!
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It only has a 4-cylinder.
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Considering I'm nearly scared watching a video of this, I imagine actually being next to this car is pretty terrifying, not even mentioning actually sitting in the passenger seat or driving it.
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THATS A FIAT?!?!
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0:23, GTFOOTW
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Seen this beast at the NEC better in the flesh would of loved to hear her live great work guys
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Downsize THAT, m'fuckers.
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none of those dudes are wearing any hearing protection!
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I wanna smell the exhaust fumes and gas LOL
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Take a look at original exhaust system.
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look well at 00:02
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eat this prius drivers and tree huggers :D
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E aí, beleza?!
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Holy fucking shit!
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Talk about a smooth ride.
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Don't judge a car by its cylindrrs
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A genuine. 4 cylinder muscle car
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So many flatcaps
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so... can i put it in a honda?
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now I know, size DOES matter.......