from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuel_injection#History_and_development
"The first use of direct gasoline injection was on the Hesselman engine
invented by Swedish engineer Jonas Hesselman in 1925."
This article may need some revision according to Wikipedia.
...bill in corvallis
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-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces@autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of G & J Swann-Price
Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2011 4:33 AM
To: 'Spridgets'
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Chaparral Can Am 1967 - fuel injection
Fuel injection for Otto cycle engines (ie petrol or gasoline) has been
around for quite a while, notable examples being German aero engines of WWII
and Maserati 250F F1 car of 1957. The 1957 Corvette was offered with fuel
injection as an option. The system fitted on the Maser was a mechanical
system developed by Lucas and from memory quite a few F1 engines of the
early 60s had Lucas injection.
One of the first mass produced cars that I am aware of with fuel injection
as standard was the 1967 Triumph 2.5PI and its sister (in UK spec at least)
the TR5 which both had the Lucas system. I owned a 73 2.5PI for 8 years and
it was a great car one you mastered how to tune the injection system. Only
sold it when I was posted to the States! If anyone knows of earlier examples
I would be interested to know more.
Closer to home, the 1968 Sprite entered for the Le Mans 24 hours sported
Lucas fuel injection. The car finished in 15th place.
Geri
67 Sprite
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