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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS ABOUT YOUR O.S. ENGINE
Remember that your engine is not a "toy", but a highly efficient internal-
combustion machine whose power is capable of harming you, or others, if it is
misused.
As owner, you, alone, are responsible for the safe operation of your engine, so act
with discretion and care at all times.
If at some future date, your O.S. engine is acquired by another person, we would
respectfully request that these instructions are also passed on to its new owner.
The advice which follows applies basically to ALL MODEL ENGINES and is
grouped under two headings according to the degree of damage or danger
which might arise through misuse or neglect.
WARNINGS NOTES
These cover events which These cover the many other
might involve serious (in possibilities, generally less obvious
extreme circumstances, even sources of danger, but which, under
fatal) injury. certain circumstances, may also
cause damage or injury.
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WARNINGS
• Model engine fuel is poi- • Never operate your engine in an en-
sonous. Do not allow it to closed space. Model engines, like
come into contact with the automobile engines, exhaust deadly
eyes or mouth. Always carbon-monoxide. Run your engine
store it in a clearly marked only in an open area.
container and out of the
reach of children.
• Model engines generate
• Model engine fuel is also considerable heat. Do not
highly flammable. Keep it touch any part of your
away from open flame, engine until it has cooled.
excessive heat, sources of Contact with the muffler
sparks, or anything else (silencer), cylinder head
which might ignite it. Do not or exhaust header pipe, in
smoke or allow anyone else particular, may result in a
to smoke, near to it. serious burn.
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NOTES
• This engine is intended for model cars. • The wearing of safety glasses is also
Do not attempt to use it for any other strongly recommended.
purpose.
• Mount the engine in your model • Take care that the glowplug clip or
securely, following the manufacturers' battery leads do not come into contact
recommendations, using appropriate with rotating parts. Also check that the
screws and locknuts. linkage to the throttle arm is secure.
• Fit an effective silencer (muffler). • For their safety, keep all onlookers
Frequent close exposure to a noisy (especially small children) well back
exhaust (especially in the case of the (at least 20 feet or 6 meters) when
most powerful highspeed engines) preparing your model for running.
may eventually impair your hearing
and such noise is also likely to cause
annoyance to others over a wide area.
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NOTES
• To stop the engine, fully retard the • Pull the operating handle straight out
throttle stick and trim lever on the when starting the engine, so that the
trans-mitter, or, in an emergency, cut cord does not rub against the vehicle
off the fuel supply by pinching the fuel body or engine. This will help prevent
delivery tube from the tank. the cord from being damaged by
abrasion or engine heat.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the
recoil starter of the 15CV-X. • Warning! Immediately after a glowplug-
If you do so, the very strong spring ignition engine has been run and is still
inside will be suddenly ejected. This warm, conditions sometimes exist
can be very dangerous. whereby it is just possible for the engine
to abruptly restart if it is rotated over
• Do not extend the starter cord more
compression WITHOUT the glowplug
than 45cm (18"). Do not abruptly
battery being reconnected.
release the operating handle. Allow
the cord to rewind smoothly while
still holding the handle.
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The MAX-12CV and MAX-12CV-X are
BASIC ENGINE PARTS
high-performance engines for 1/10
class R/C racing cars. The MAX-12CV-X Heatsink Head
is equipped with a built-in recoil starter
system which eliminates the need for a Carburetor
separate electric and starter battery.
Starter Handle
NOTE:
With this engine, the piston will feel tight at
the top of its stroke when the engine is cold.
This is normal. The piston and cylinder are
designed to achieve a perfect running
clearance when they reach their normal
running temperatures.
INSTALLING THE GLOWPLUG
Fit washer to glowplug and
insert carefully into cylinder- Recoil Starter
head, making sure that it is Beam Mount Assembly No.5
not cross-threaded Crankcase
before tightening firmly. Drive Hub
Glow plug Crankshaft
Washer MAX-12CV-X
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Avoid forcing the screws. Secure with locknuts.
ENGINE INSTALLATION If the bottom of the recoil starter housing would
Make sure that the vehicle's engine mounting otherwise touch the car chassis, fit the engine
surfaces are level and in the same plane. Poor mount spacers (supplied) between the engine's
installation may cause distortion of the mounting lugs and the engine mount. Use the
crankcase, bearings, etc., resulting in erratic M3x15 screws provided. With some vehicles, it
running and loss of performance. may be necessary to make minor trimming
The recommended screws for securing the modifications to chassis or body when fitting the
engine are 3mm or 4-40 steel Allen hexagon engine.
socket type.
NOTE:
If existing holes in the engine mount do not align
Where spacers are supplied joined in pairs
perfectly with engine mounting lugs, enlarge
(see sketch) separate them as shown.
them slightly with a needle-file so that screws
Either face may be placed downwards.
enter vertically.
Mount Spacer
Separate
Chassis
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INSTALLATION OF THE CARBURETOR AIR CLEANER TYPE 102
As delivered, the engine has its carburetor This is a heavy-duty wet type air cleaner that has
been developed specifically for the O.S. MAX-CV
lightly fit into the intake boss. Secure it as
series model car engines.
follows.
It contains specially impregnated filter elements which
1. Loosen the retainer screw, rotate the prevent highly damaging dust and dirt from being
carburetor to its correct position and make drawn into the engine through the carburetor, yet
sure that it is pressed well down into the allow engine performance to be maintained for longer
periods between element renewals. The Type 102 air
intake boss, compressing the rubber gasket,
cleaner has a special rubber body which facilitates
before retightening screw. easy yet secure fitting, with positive sealing at the
2. Rotate the retainer screw gently until it carburetor air intake.
stops, then tighten a further 60-90˚. INSTALLATION OF AIR CLEANER
Do not overtighten the screw as this will • Carefully clean the carburetor,
damage the carburetor body. removing any old adhesive or
sealant that may have been
Rotate the retainer nut Tighten a further 60-90˚ previously used on the outside
gently until it stops.
of the air intake.
• Press the air cleaner body firmly
over the carburetor air intake. Make sure that the
outer rim of the air intake engages the internal
annular groove in the air cleaner: failure to do so
may result in the air cleaner falling off. See sketch,
right.
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• Position the air cleaner correctly, so that it does not Always remove contaminated elements carefully, to
foul the cylinder-head or obstruct the needle-valve. ensure that dirt cannot enter the carburettor.
AIR CLEANER ELEMENTS
NOTES CONCERNING THE RECOIL STARTER
• Replacement elements Lower Filter Upper Filter
( 12CV-X ONLY)
are already impregnated Element Element REMINDER!
with filter oil. As this oil is ◆ Do not attempt to disassemble the recoil
very sticky, take cere,
starter. If you do so, the very strong
when handling elements
to prevent dust or dirt
spring inside will be suddenly ejected.
from adhering to them. If This can be very dangerous.
Insert beneath flanges.
your fingers become ◆ Do not extend the starter cord more than
contaminated, wash them with soap and water. 45cm(18"). Do not abruptly release the
• During storage, the oil may have become unevenly operating handle. Allow the cord to rewind
dispersed through the elements. This will be indicated smoothly while still holding the handle.
if the blue colour of the element material appears ◆ Pull the operating handle straight out
patchy. In this case, place the elements in a small when starting the engine, so that the cord
plastic bag and gently rub them between finger and does not rub against the vehicle body or
thumb to redistribute the oil.
engine.
REPLACEMENT OF ELEMENTS ◆ This will help prevent the cord from being
• It is advisable to replace the upper filter element with damaged by abrasion or engine heat.
a new one after not more than one hour of running
time. It is not necessary to discard the lower element ◆ Try to avoid spilling fuel over the starter
as frequently, but be sure to change it when it unit and its cord. Some fuels have a
becomes soiled. detrimental effect on these parts.
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◆ The starter prevents the engine from being The role of the glowplug
rotated in the wrong direction.The unit will With a glowplug engine, ignition is initiated by the
be damaged if you attempt to force the application of a 1.5-volt power source. When the
battery is disconnected, the heat retained within the
flywheel in the opposite direction (i.e.
combustion chamber remains sufficient to keep the
clockwise when viewed from the crankshaft
plug filament glowing, thereby continuing to keep the
NOTE: engine running. Ignition timing is 'automatic' : under
Because, in the interests of personal safety, reduced load, allowing higher rpm, the plug becomes
dismantling of the starter mechanism is hotter and, appropriately, fires the fuel/air charge
strongly discouraged, the Recoil Starter is earlier; conversely, at reduced rpm, the plug become
cooler and ignition is retarded.
available for replacement only as a pre-
assembled unit. Glowplug life
However, some related parts, such as Particularly in the case of very high performance
engines, glowplugs must be regarded as expendable
Starting Shaft and Rear Adaptor, are
However, plug life can be extended and engine
obtainable separately. (See Parts List.)
performance maintained by careful use, i.e.:
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When to replace the glowplug As a starting point, we recommend a fuel containing 10-
Apart from when actually burned out, a plug may 20% nitromethane, changing to a fuel containing more
need to be replaced because it no longer delivers its nitro only if necessary. When the nitro content of the fuel
best performance, such as when: is increased or the brand of fuel is changed, it is advisable
• Filament surface has roughened and turned white. to initially run the engine with a richer needle-valve
setting, so that the optimum setting for the new fuel may
• Filament coil has become distorted. be rechecked as described in the RUNNING-IN
• Foreign matter has adhered to filament or plug paragraphs. When engines are run at very high speeds
body has corroded.
and on high-nitro fuels, glowplug elements do not last
• Engine tends to cut out when idling. so long.
• Starting qualities deteriorate. Reminder!
Model engine fuel is poisonous. Do not
TOOLS, ACCESSORIES, etc. allow it to come into contact with the eyes or
The following items are necessary for operating the mouth. Always store it in a clearly marked
engine. container and out of the reach of children.
FUEL Model engine fuel is also highly flammable.
Use only top quality methanol-based model engine Keep it away from open flame, excessive heat,
fuel.For consistent performance and long engine life, sources of sparks, or anything else which
it is advisable to use fuel containing AT LEAST 18% might ignite it.
lubricant. This engine is designed to run on both low and
high nitromethane content fuels,i.e. from mild mixtures
BATTERY INTEGRATED GLOWPLUG HEATER
containing a few percent of nitromethane, up to high- Commercialy available handy
speed racing fuels containing 40% nitromethane. glowplug heater in which the
Generally, power output is increased-up to a certain point- glowplug battery and battery
as the nitromethane content of the fuelis increased. leads are integrated.
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ELECTRIC STARTER AND STARTER BATTERY
CARBURETOR CONTROLS (10C)
Use an electric starter with 12-volt
Three adjustable controls are provided on this
battery for starting the MAX-12CV.
carburetor.
¡
The Needle-Valve:
For adjusting the mixture strength when the throttle
LONG SOCKET WRENCH is fully open.
Recommended for easy removal ¡
The Mixture Control Screw:
and replacement of the angled For adjusting the mixture strength at part-
and recessed glowplug, the throttle and idling speeds, to obtain steady
O.S.Long Socket Wrench idling and smooth acceleration to mid speeds.
incorporates a special grip. ¡ The Throttle Stop Screw:
For setting the minimum idling speed.
FUEL BOTTLE OR PUMP
NOTE: Needle Valve
For filling the fuel tank, a simple, Ball Link
Readjustment may
polyethylene "squeeze" bottle, be necessary, occa-
with a suitable spout, is required. sionally to allow for
changes in fuel for-
SILICONE TUBING mulae, gear ratio or
Heatproof silicone tube of approx. clutch engagement
point. Throttle
5mm o.d. and 2mm i.d. is required
Stop Screw
for the connection between the fuel
Mixture Control Valve
tank and engine.
Assembly Screw
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CARBURETOR CONTROLS (10E-R) PRESSURIZED FUEL SYSTEM
Three adjustable controls are provided on this • The somewhat violent changes of vehicle attitude
carburetor. that occur in off-road running, combined with the
¡
The Needle-Valve: fact that, in buggy type cars, the fuel tank is often
For adjusting the mixture strength when the throttle located some distance from the carburetor, means
is fully open. that fuel 'head' at the carburetor can vary and upset
running.Therefore,it is recommended that a muffler
¡
The Mixture Control Screw: pressurized fuel feed system be used.
For adjusting the mixture strength at part-
throttle and idling speeds, to obtain steady • Never run your vehicle without fitting the air cleaner.
Dust and dirt that may otherwise be drawn into the
idling and smooth acceleration to mid speeds.
engine will rapidly shorten its life.
¡ The Throttle Stop Screw:
For setting the minimum idling speed:
Connect suitable length of
Fuel Tank Silicone tubing between fuel
NOTE: tank and silencer.
Needle Valve
Readjustment may Silicone tube
be necessary, occa-
sionally to allow for
changes in fuel for-
mula, gear ratio or Throttle
clutch engagement Stop Screw
point. Silencer
Mixture Control Valve
Assembly Screw
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STARTING THE ENGINE & RUNNING-IN ('Breaking-in')
The following procedure is suitable for these engines ◆ In case of the 10E-R caburettor
approx 1mm
when the O.S. T-1020 tuned silencer and a fuel
containing up to 30% nitromethane are used.
• Set the throttle-stop screw so
that the minimum throttle
•Use the same fuel as is to be employed for all initial opening (idle setting) is
running and containing NOT LESS THAN 18% approximately 1.0mm.
lubricant.
• DO NOT energize glowplug, Throttle Stop Screw
• Temporarily remove the glowplug to check that it but apply electric starter to
glows bright red when energized. draw fuel to carburettor. Front
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Remember! Repeat this procedure until 5 more tanks of fuel have
It is vitally important to set the been consumed, during which time the throttle may
throttle at the correct position be opened for brief bursts of increased power. If the
before attempting to start the engine stops at medium speeds, close the Mixture
engine.If the engine is Screw 45-90˚.
allowed to run with the The position of the needle-valve
throttle too far open under 30º when starting the engine.
Needle
"no load" conditions, it will
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Close the needle-valve approx.
º
rapidly overheat and may be seriously damaged. 30˚ after running the vehicle for
30º
one full tank of fuel.
• When the engine starts, first allow it to operate in short Repeat this procedure several
runs at the very rich starting settings, with the glowplug
times.
battery still connected and with its driving wheels clear
of the ground.The rich mixture will, under these • To stop the engine, close the throttle to idling speed,
conditions, provide adequate lubrication and cooling, then shut it off completely with the trim lever on the
indicated by profuse smoke from the exhaust. transmitter. To cut off the fuel supply, pinch the fuel
delivery tube to the carburetor.
• Next, disconnect the glowplug battery and try
Remember!
running the car on the track. If the engine stalls, open
the throttle fractionally, but try to keep the engine If the engine should need to be disassembled (e.g.
running as rich as possible: if it stops because of for cleaning or minor parts replacement) it is
being excessively over-rich, close the Needle-Valve advisable to return the Needle-Valve to the original
30˚ and try again. rich, starting setting and check whether further
running-in time is required before the car is raced
• Run the car on the track until one tank of fuel has been again. In the event of any major working parts (e,g,
consumed, then close the Needle-Valve 30˚ and run piston/cylinder liner assembly) being replaced, the
the car for another full tank of fuel. complete running-in should be repeated.
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IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO START FINAL ADJUSTMENT
Check the following: • Run the vehicle (with throttle fully open) over the
longest available straight course, in order to observe
• Glowplug battery discharged or glowplug defunct.
the model's speed. Next return the car to the starting
• Fuel not reaching carburetor. point, close the Needle-Valve 30˚ and repeat the
• Engine flooded. Do not over-prime. (This could also run, taking note of the improvement in performance.
cause hydraulic lock and damage the engine on Continue with further runs, gradually reducing the
application of the electric starter.) Needle-Valve setting and aiming to achieve the
Remove glowplug, close needle-valve and apply highest straight-line speed. Remember, however,
that, if the Needle-Valve is shut down too far, the
starter to pump out surplus fuel. At this time cover
engine will overheat and, accompanied by visibly
the plug hole with a rag so that splashing fuel will
diminished exhaust smoke, the model will lose
not get into your eyes or mouth. speed. At this point, throttle down immediately, stop
the vehicle and reopen the Needle-Valve 30˚.
MAX-12CV-X
• Having established the optimum Needle-Valve
setting, check the Mixture Control Valve setting as
follows.
• With the engine running, close the throttle and allow
it to idle for about five seconds, then reopen the
throttle fully. If, at this point, the engine puffs out an
excessive amount of smoke and the vehicle does
not accelerate smoothly and rapidly, it is probable
that the idling mixture is too rich.
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• In this case, turn the Mixture Control Valve • With the optimum mixture control position, light
clockwise 45~90˚. If, on the other hand, the engine smoke is visible during high speed running,and the
tends to speed up momentarily and then cut out engine revolutions increase smoothly during
abruptly when the throttle is opened,the idling acceleration. Remember that, if the engine is
mixture is too lean. Correct this by turning the operated with the fuel/air mixture slightly too lean, it
Mixture Control Valve counter-clockwise 45~90˚. will overheat and run unevenly. As with all engines,
NOTE: it is advisable to set both needle-valve and mixture
control screw very slightly on the rich side of the best
Mixture Control Valve adjustment should be made
rpm setting, as a safety measure.
in steps of not more than 45~90˚, carefully
checking the effect,on throttle response, of each
small adjustment.
• If the engine runs too fast with the throttle closed,
the throttle stop screw should be turned counter-
clockwise to allow the throttle opening to be
• Carry out adjustments patiently, under actual
reduced.
running conditions, until the engine responds
quickly and positively to the throttle control.
• Finally, beyond the nominal break-in period, a slight
Warning! readjustment toward a leaner needle setting may be
Mixture adjustments (whether via the Mixture required to maintain performance.
Control Valve, or the Needle-Valve) cannot be
made accurately under 'no-load' conditions, CARBURETOR CLEANLINESS
which, in any case, are not advised, since such
The correct functioning of the carburetor depends on
operation carries the risk of seriously damaging
its small fuel orifices remaining clear.
the engine through over-revving and overheating.
(See Care and Maintenance section on Page19.)
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■ BALL LINK AND SLIDE VALVE EXTENSION In case of the 10C caburetor
(In case of the 10C caburetor)
It is seldom necessary to separate the slide-valve First rotate the Mixture Control
extension from the slide-valve itself. For cleaning, Valve until its slotted head is
flush with the carburetor body.
withdraw this complete sub-assembly from the
Then screw the valve in exactly
carburetor body after removing the slide-valve guide
2.5 turn.
screw. Then wash with methanol or glow-fuel. This is the standard position.
(Note: take care not to lose the guide screw;it is a
special one.)
When it is necessary to adjust the ball-link position, Mixture Control Valve
loosen the ball-link retaining screw with a 2.5mm
Carburettor Body
hexagon key, re-align the ball-link and re-tughten the
screw firmly.
In case of the 10E-R caburetor
■ REALIGNMENT OF MIXTURE CONTROL VALVE
Throttle Lever First rotate the Mixture Control
In the course of making carburetor adjustments, it is
Valve until its slotted head is
just possible that the Mixture Control Valve may be
flush with the carburetor body.
inadvertently screwed in or out too far and thereby Then screw the valve in
moved beyond its effective adjustment range.Its basic exactly 0.5 turn.
position can be found by first rotating the Mixture This is the standard position.
Control Valve until its slotted head is flush with the
carburetor body. The valve is then screwed in exactly
2.5 turn to re-establish its neutral position.
Mixture Control Valve
Carburettor Body
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4. Then, inject some after-run oil into the engine, and
CARE AND MAINTENANCE rotate the engine with an electric starter for 4 to 5
1. The minute particles of foreign matter, that are seconds to distribute the oil to all the working
present in any fuel may, by accumulating and parts.
partially obstructing fuel flow, cause engine
Note:
performance to become erratic and unreliable.
O.S. 'Super-Filters' (large and small) are available, Do not inject after-run oil into the carburetor as
as optional extras, to deal with this problem. this may cause the O-rings inside the carburetor
One of these filters, fitted to the outlet tube inside to deteriorate. These procedures will reduce the
your refueling container, will prevent the entry of risks of starting difficulties or corrosion after a
foreign material into the fuel tank. It is also period of storage.
recommended that a good in-line filter be installed 5. Finally, when cleaning the exterior of the engine,
between the tank and carburetor. use methanol or kerosene. Do not use gasoline or
2. Do not forget to clean the filters regularly to remove any solvent that might damage the silicone fuel
dirt and lint that accumulate on the filter screens. tubing.
Also, clean the carburetor itself occasionally. Caution:
The rear crankshaft bearing of this engine uses a
3. At the end of each operating session, drain out any
special plastic retainer. If the front housing needs
fuel that may remain in the fuel tank.
to be heated to remove or replace the bearing, do
Afterwards,energize the glow-plug and try to restart
not allow the bearing to exceed 120˚C (248˚F),
the engine, to burn off any fuel that may remain
otherwise it may be damaged and rendered
inside the engine. Repeat this procedure until the
unserviceable.
engine fails to fire. Do this while the engine is still
warm.
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10E-R CARBURETOR EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST
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O.S. GENUINE PARTS & ACCESSORIES
RACING ENGINE PARTS
■ O.S. Glow Plug ■ 10C Automatic ■ 12CV ■ Exhaust Header Pipes
No.8 Carburettor Machine Head For Kyosho Super10 For Tamiya TGX
(71608001) (72103110) (72103120)
(21286000) BLUE (72001110)
A3
(71605300) RED (72001100) For Kyosho V-ONE R,S For Tamiya TG10
A5 (72103160) (72103130)
(71605100)
For Kyosho Spider &
■ Super Air Cleaner 102S HPI Nitro (72103140)
(72403202)
For Mugen MTX
■ 101,102 Filter Elements (72103150)
(72403120) (6pcs.)
■ T-1020 ■ Super Joint Tube 15 ■ Dust Cap Set ■ Long Socket Wrench
Tuned Silencer (72103310) φ3 (73300305) With Plug Grip
(72103020) For Carburettor Nipple (71521000)
φ7 (73300712)
For T-1020 Tuned
Silencer
■ Crankshaft Clamp φ10 (73301012)
1012 For 10C,10E-R
(71530100) Carburettor
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12CV,12CV-X THREE VIEW DRAWING Dimensions(mm)
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SPECIFICATIONS 35.5 11
■ Displacement 2.11 cc(0.129cu.in.)
■ Bore 14.0 mm(0.551in.)
■ Stroke
31.4
13.7 mm(0.539in.)
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■ Practical R.P.M. 3,000~30,000 r.p.m.
M5x0.8
■ Power output 0.56 bhp / 29,000 r.p.m.
■ Weight 211g(7.45oz.)12CV
269g(9.50oz.)12CV-X
190g(6.70oz)12CV Hyper
27.5
248g(8.75oz)12CV-X Hyper
70.7
90.2
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41 33.5(17.6)
25 90.6(74.6)
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