Friday, April 17, 2009
country of origin: Italy
The engineers of Moto Guzzi have been some of the most creative in the motorcycle industry. The 500 cc V8 Grand Prix, designed by Giulio Carnaco, is evidence of this.
This V8 engine is unique in the history of the motorcycle, because it poses technical problems which no other manufacturer ever solved. There were alternatives, but they weren't the same as the 500 cc V8 of Moto Guzzi. Examples include the Galbusera V8 from 1938, but that was a two stroke engine. In 1979 Honda made the NR 500, but this was like a V4 with double pistons.
Specifications: 8 cylinder 4 stroke V engine, liquid cooled, 2 DOHC's, 499 cc (44 x 41 mm), 78 HP at 12000 rpm, 8 Dell'Orto 20 mm carburretteurs, choice of 4, 5 or 6 gears, drum brakes, front tyre 2.75" x 19", back tyre 3.00" x 20", mass 150 kg, maximum speed 275 km/h.
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