Anyone ever heard of Axial Vector engine?

Axial Vector Engines

http://www.axialvectorengine.com/images/avecutaway.jpg

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The Advanced Technology Demonstrator (ATD) Electric Power Generator is under current development. The Power Generator line will build upon the successful AVE-E design to achieve unrivalled levels of efficiency and power, ranging from 15 kW to one MW. Specifications for one of the engines currently under development include:


205 HP @ 2000 RPM
650 ft-lb torque @ 1200 RPM
93 cubic inch / 1500cc displacement
Four stroke operation
Electro-hydraulic valve control
12 cylinders and 6 double-ended pistons
50 mm bore x 65 mm stroke

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Originally Posted by Treibenschnell

650 ft-lb torque @ 1200 RPM
93 cubic inch / 1500cc displacement

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:shock: :shock: :shock:

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As far as non-military or industrial applications, we are developing an Axial Vector based family of electrical generators. The generators will consume less fuel per unit of electrical power output and are considerably smaller than any known internal combustion engine generators.

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Sounds like this engine isn't going to be used in any automotive endeavors.

Still though... one can imagine. A 2000 lb. Miata with 650 ft/lbs. of torque!

What a hoot that would be! The tire budget alone would be monstrous! ;)