Author: Geoffrey Goldberg
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ISBN: 9780578829920
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Languages : en
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Book Description
detailed review of the engineering approaches used by an automotive company to develop their unique engines; investigation of balancing approaches and theory and how these apply to Lancia's unique narrow-angle V4 engines. Study of the design of Lancia's engines from 1922 to 1975, in particular how they balanced them and how their crankshafts were designed. Their approach was changed at a specific time after WWII with the new theory of De Virgilio, an engineer at the company - the contribution is explained in detail. A thorough analysis of an unusual and unique approach to engine design.