Re: How come Packard didn't make an OHV straight 8?

Posted by Packard53 On 2008/6/19 18:29:45

Peter: It is not very surprising that the Auburn won the match race against the Stutz.

The Auburn had about a 15 horsepower advantage over the Stutz SV16. The Auburn had at minimum a 600 lbs weight advantage over the Stutz. The heaviest Auburn produced in 1930 came in at 3900 lbs. The Stutz depending upon coach work had a weight range of 4595 lbs to 5210 lbs. The axle ratios in both automobiles would have a great deal to do with the top speed of both cars.

Since I am classic car fan would it be possible to post a copy of the article. Lycoming automotive engines were produced in my home town of Williamsport, Penna. Lycoming also produced one of the greatest engines of the 1930's the Duesenberg straight eight.


John F. Shireman