The Continental 750-Horsepower Aircooled Diesel Engine

570053

01/01/1957

Event
Pre-1964 SAE Technical Papers
Authors Abstract
Content
A750-HP aircooled diesel engine has been successfully developed with the primary purpose of reducing the fuel consumption of gasoline-engined-powered combat vehicles by approximately 40%. The new powerplant is characterized by low fuel consumption, light weight, and high compactness.
The basic features of the engine are: 5.75-in. bore × 5.75-in. stroke, 1790-cu in. displacement, compression ignition, 4-stroke cycle, direct-injection system, 90-deg Vee, 12-cyl, aircooled, exhaust turbocharged. Rated output is 750 hp at 2400 rpm with a potential output increase up to 850 hp.
Engine oil coolers transmission oil coolers, and cooling fans are mounted on the engine and form an integrally cooled powerplant.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/570053
Pages
16
Citation
Haas, H., and Klinge, E., "The Continental 750-Horsepower Aircooled Diesel Engine," SAE Technical Paper 570053, 1957, https://doi.org/10.4271/570053.
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Publisher
Published
Jan 1, 1957
Product Code
570053
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English