Two lower power ratings are also available (on request from the chassis manufacturers) with both governed at the same speed. The maximum power of the Formula E290 is 216kW (290bhp) gross to BS AU 141a with a corresponding maximum torque figure of 1,260Nm (930Ibft) at 1,30Orpm. The new unit is based on the familiar 14-litre (854cuin) sixcylinder Cummins which retains the familiar injection system, but there the similarity ends. One of the first things that Cummins have done with the production engine is to alter the name from "Big Cam" to the official Formula E290 although I still think that most people will still use the' former identification. The existence of the "Big Cam" engine has been a fairly' open secret for some time now (see CM July 15 last year) although the details have been somewhat sketchy. Thus any new engine from the company is an important factor for a lot of people, manufacturers and operators alike, so today's announcement of the Formula E290 is a significant event in the transport calendar. Which of the following most accurately describes the problem? Submitīrew engine from Shotts is quieter, cleaner and less thirsty.ĮNGINES are supplied by Cummins to ERF, Fodens, Ford, Leyland and Seddon Atkinson and Bedford is now to be added.
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