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Re: [mg-tabc] LBC but not MG!

To: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>, mgs <mgs@autox.team.net>,
Subject: Re: [mg-tabc] LBC but not MG!
From: David Lodge <wargs@mac.com>
Date: Sun, 01 Sep 2002 22:02:09 -0700
Hello Blake,

Interesting! Bears out my lasting opinion of the Jupiter. Terrific
engineering ; ugly car!

Regards, David Lodge




> 
> 
> The Jowett Jupiter engine is a good example of British
> engineering eccentricity. It was Gerry Palmer's (he of the
> Jowett Javelin design, and later the MG Magnette, Wolseley
> 4/44 and variants) first and last engine design. It is a
> horizontally opposed four cylinder unit of bore 72.5mm x
> stroke 90mm swept volume 1486cc. (90.6cu-in).  Compression
> ration 7.6:1 or 8:1 dependent upon destination country's
> petrol.
> 
> http://www.jowettjupiter.co.uk/specs.htm

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