Development of the Norton Rotary Motorcycle Engine

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Garside, D. W., author.

Conference Name:

1982 SAE International Off-Highway and Powerplant Congress and Exposition (1982-09-13 : Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1982

Summary:

Norton Motors have developed the mechanically-simple air-cooled-rotor-type of Wankel engine to have a higher specific output than the oil cooled rotor type. The paper traces the development over a thirteen year period and describes the present design.A characteristic of the engine is the very low mechanical friction. Mainly resulting from this factor, the specific fuel consumption is similar to the best four-stroke reciprocating engines. The potential exists for further improvements

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Publisher Number:

821068

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license