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BMW 116

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The BMW 116 was a piston aircraft engine derveloped by BMW in the 1930s. Development work stopped in 1937. The BMW 116 engine was initially known as the BMW XII.

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General characteristics

  • Type: V-12
  • Bore: 130 mm (5.12 in)
  • Stroke: 130 mm (5.12 in)
  • Displacement: 20.7 L
  • Length: 1,637 mm (64.4 in)
  • Width: 740 mm (29.1 in)
  • Height: 915 mm (36.02 in)
  • Dry weight: 470 kg (1,040 lb)

    • Components

  • Supercharger: radial supercharger
  • Fuel system: carburettor
  • Cooling system: Liquid cooled

    • Performance

  • Power output: 620 hp (460 kW)
  • Compression ratio: 6.5:1

    • References

    BMW 116 Wikipedia
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