Re: Did Packard ever make a steam-engine?

Posted by 32model901 On 2015/8/30 17:37:31

The only one (non original) I've heard of is:http://www.steamcar.net/phorum/read.php?3,781

I still remember my first ride in an early 1900's steam car owner by Louis Biondi. Was only about eight. Utterly quiet except for the chuf-chuf.

A university put a Stanly steam engine on a dyno years back. If I remember correctly they were getting close to 80 Hp and 500 ft.-lbs. of torque from a 20 hp engine.

Since the torque is developed at 0 rpm, acceleration is phenomenal.