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The Hispano-Suiza J12, also known as the T68, was one of the elite vehicles produced by the prestigious Hispano-Suiza Company. The chassis alone cost upwards of $10,000, a small fortune in those days and more than most vehicles. The engines were similar to those found in fighter planes and powerful enough to carry these large and stately vehicles to a respectable speed. The chassis were outfitted by some of the greatest coachbuilders of the era.
The power-plant is impressive but purists do not hold it in the same regard as the six-cylinder unit it was replacing. The H6 was constructed in both 6.5 and 8.0 liter configurations. Swiss engineer Marc Birkigt had adapted technology used in aircraft engine technology to the unit. The crankshaft was formed from a solid steel billet that weighed 700 pounds. The 6.5-liter version had a one-piece aluminum cylinder block and an overhead camshaft. It proved its potential on numerous occasions winning races and various sporting contests.
The V-12 engine featured overhead valves and was renowned for its quiet operation.
The power-plant is impressive but purists do not hold it in the same regard as the six-cylinder unit it was replacing. The H6 was constructed in both 6.5 and 8.0 liter configurations. Swiss engineer Marc Birkigt had adapted technology used in aircraft engine technology to the unit. The crankshaft was formed from a solid steel billet that weighed 700 pounds. The 6.5-liter version had a one-piece aluminum cylinder block and an overhead camshaft. It proved its potential on numerous occasions winning races and various sporting contests.
The V-12 engine featured overhead valves and was renowned for its quiet operation.
1936 Hispano Suiza J-12 |
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| Year | 1936 |
| Make | Hispano Suiza |
| Model | J-12 |
| Engine Location | Front |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel |
| Weight | 4855 lbs | 2202.2 kg |
| Combined MPG | 0.00 |
| Performance | |
| Top Speed | 150 km/h | 93.2 mph Similar top speeds |
| Engine | |
| Engine Configuration | V |
| 60-degree | |
| Cylinders | 12 |
| Aspiration/Induction | Normal |
| Displacement | 9425.00 cc | 575.1 cu in. | 9.4 L. |
| Valves | 24 valves. 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Horsepower | 220.00 BHP (161.9 KW) @ 3400.00 RPM |
| HP to Weight Ratio | 22.1 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio) |
| HP / Liter | 23.4 BHP / Liter |
| Compression Ratio | 5.00:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Petrol |
| Block | Aluminum |
| Head | Aluminum |
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| Standard Transmission | |
| Gears | 3 |
| Transmission | Manual |
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