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Permanent Exhibition Engines Engine Hall

Peugeot 8 

Country:France
Type:aircraft engine
Year:

The first aero engine produced by Peugeot.

The engine was developed as a continuation of a very successful powerboat and racing car engine that had been in production since 1910. The Peugeot engine was equipped with two enclosed Claudel carburettors heated by exhaust gases. Each carburettor fed four cylinders.

The cooling system was equipped with two centrifugal water pumps. The dual ignition system consisted of two S.E.V. magnetos.

Technical data:

Configuration8-cylinder V-type (cylinders set at 90°)
Coolingwater
Displacement11.3 l
Weight441 kg
Power200–230 hp at 2000 rpm