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Old 07-27-2024, 02:45 AM   #12
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Default Re: French Mini 35

In the UK a ford V8 was a 30hp (taxable) the V860 was a 22 horse. The UK hp rating was calculated on bore diameter which stifled engine development as the system favoured small bore and longer stroke motors.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tax_horsepower
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