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To: Doc91678

How many cubic inches or litres was the Offy engine?


8 posted on 12/09/2025 8:45:00 AM PST by Omnivore-Dan (have to )
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Their standard engine was a four cylinder in line.
However, Offenhauser also manufactured six cylinder and eight cylinder, both in-line and V type engines.
“The Offenhauser engine, commonly known as the “Offy,” was developed in the 1930s by Fred Offenhauser and Harry Miller, originally as a marine engine. It became highly successful in American open-wheel racing, dominating events like the Indianapolis 500 for over 50 years, with its design evolving to produce remarkable power and reliability throughout its history”.


53 posted on 12/09/2025 4:15:13 PM PST by Doc91678 (Doc91678)
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