Fig. 228.—End View of Renault Twelve-Cylinder Engine Crank-Case, Showing Magneto Mounting.
Fig. 229.—Diagram Outlining Renault Twelve-Cylinder Engine Ignition System.
SIMPLEX MODEL “A” HISPANO-SUIZA
The Model A is of the water-cooled four-cycle Vee type, with eight cylinders, 4.7245 inch bore by 5.1182 inch stroke, piston displacement 718 cubic inches. At sea-level it develops 150 horse-power at 1,450 R. P. M. It can be run successfully at much higher speeds, depending on propeller design and gearing, developing proportionately increased power. The weight, including carburetor, two magnetos, propeller hub, starting magneto and crank, but without radiator, water or oil or exhaust pipes, is 445 pounds. Average fuel consumption is .5 pound per horse-power hour and the oil consumption at 1,450 R. P. M. is three quarts per hour. The external appearance is shown at [Fig. 230].
