It’s not obvious that engine could rev much higher - the cylinders displaced more than two liters each. Keep in mind that the inertial forces are violently tearing the connecting rod (cylinder to the crank) apart. The…
Rpm * air density * displacement = power :) Metallurgy probably played a large part there too. The engine displaced 46L with 18 cylinders. Those where heavy cylinders with long rods. That engine probably can’t rev much…
But the P-47 is on fairly high power the whole time it’s running. Most Veyrons will never use 50% of their rated power. That being said, modern metallurgy really revolutionized ICEs. Followed by computerized control.
It’s not obvious that engine could rev much higher - the cylinders displaced more than two liters each. Keep in mind that the inertial forces are violently tearing the connecting rod (cylinder to the crank) apart. The…
Rpm * air density * displacement = power :) Metallurgy probably played a large part there too. The engine displaced 46L with 18 cylinders. Those where heavy cylinders with long rods. That engine probably can’t rev much…
But the P-47 is on fairly high power the whole time it’s running. Most Veyrons will never use 50% of their rated power. That being said, modern metallurgy really revolutionized ICEs. Followed by computerized control.