http://www.flickr.com/photos/29987108@N02/tags/coupe/ Tue, 12 Mar 2013 02:00:44 -0700 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 02:00:44 -0700 http://www.flickr.com/ http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3682/buddyicons/29987108@N02.jpg?1369129777#29987108@N02 http://www.flickr.com/photos/29987108@N02/tags/coupe/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/29987108@N02/8551355016/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/29987108@N02/">lego911</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29987108@N02/8551355016/" title="Ferrari LaFerrari - Revised - Door open"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8517/8551355016_49d0636020_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Ferrari LaFerrari - Revised - Door open" /></a></p> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 02:00:44 -0700 2013-03-12T20:00:44-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (lego911) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8551355016 Ferrari LaFerrari - Revised - Door open lego911 auto italy car model italian lego geneva geneve ferrari hybrid coupe supercar v12 moc berlinetta kers miniland 2013 foitsop laferrari lego911 http://www.flickr.com/photos/29987108@N02/8551355024/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/29987108@N02/">lego911</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29987108@N02/8551355024/" title="Ferrari LaFerrari - Revised"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8091/8551355024_52da3d1324_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Ferrari LaFerrari - Revised" /></a></p> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 02:00:45 -0700 2013-03-12T20:00:45-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (lego911) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8551355024 Ferrari LaFerrari - Revised lego911 auto italy car model italian lego geneva geneve ferrari hybrid coupe supercar v12 moc berlinetta kers miniland 2013 laferrari lego911 http://www.flickr.com/photos/29987108@N02/8551354996/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/29987108@N02/">lego911</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29987108@N02/8551354996/" title="Ferrari LaFerrari - Revised - Engine cover &amp; door open"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8520/8551354996_5414140c2c_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Ferrari LaFerrari - Revised - Engine cover &amp; door open" /></a></p> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 02:00:43 -0700 2013-03-12T20:00:43-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (lego911) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8551354996 Ferrari LaFerrari - Revised - Engine cover & door open lego911 auto italy car model italian lego geneva geneve ferrari hybrid coupe supercar v12 moc berlinetta kers miniland 2013 laferrari lego911 http://www.flickr.com/photos/29987108@N02/8532734893/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/29987108@N02/">lego911</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29987108@N02/8532734893/" title="Marmon S I X T E E N - Victoria Club Coupe - 1931 + 491 CID V16"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8382/8532734893_1d96eef0d9_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Marmon S I X T E E N - Victoria Club Coupe - 1931 + 491 CID V16" /></a></p> <p>S I X T E E N<br /> <br /> More than eight, and more than twelve. Sixteen cylinders defines the grandest production engines to grace an automobile.<br /> <br /> Although Cadillac got there first (by a year), the Marmon Sixteen is, perhaps, the greater. Both engines had a 4 inch stroke, but the Marmon had an additional 1/8th inch in bore (3 1/8th inch) for a total capacity advantage of 490.8 CID vs 452.8 CID.<br /> <br /> However, the Marmon also boasted a compression ratio of 6.00:1 vs the Cadillac 5.50:1, the highest in the industry. And, if that was not all, the engine was also entirely cast in aluminium for a distinct weight advantage.<br /> <br /> Maximum power was 200 bhp vs 165 for the Cadillac, and 380 400 lb.ft of torque. Driving even this colossal car up hills like no other.<br /> <br /> The engine did not only power luxury automobiles, but also found its way into a race car and the winner of the first Indianapolis 500.<br /> <br /> The downside is taht this magnificent automobile should find itself being launched into a world which had just seen the Wall St Crash of 1929, and he.ading into the Great Depression.<br /> <br /> By May 1st, 1931 the company was in receivership. And Marmon existed only in history books.<br /> <br /> This 1931 Marmon Sixteen and V16 engine have been built for Flickr LUGNuts 64th Build Challenge, - 'Mad Motor Skills!' - focusing on the engines of our favourite rides, be they car, bike or truck.</p> Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:52:27 -0800 2013-03-06T19:33:48-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (lego911) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8532734893 Marmon S I X T E E N - Victoria Club Coupe - 1931 + 491 CID V16 <p>S I X T E E N<br /> <br /> More than eight, and more than twelve. Sixteen cylinders defines the grandest production engines to grace an automobile.<br /> <br /> Although Cadillac got there first (by a year), the Marmon Sixteen is, perhaps, the greater. Both engines had a 4 inch stroke, but the Marmon had an additional 1/8th inch in bore (3 1/8th inch) for a total capacity advantage of 490.8 CID vs 452.8 CID.<br /> <br /> However, the Marmon also boasted a compression ratio of 6.00:1 vs the Cadillac 5.50:1, the highest in the industry. And, if that was not all, the engine was also entirely cast in aluminium for a distinct weight advantage.<br /> <br /> Maximum power was 200 bhp vs 165 for the Cadillac, and 380 400 lb.ft of torque. Driving even this colossal car up hills like no other.<br /> <br /> The engine did not only power luxury automobiles, but also found its way into a race car and the winner of the first Indianapolis 500.<br /> <br /> The downside is taht this magnificent automobile should find itself being launched into a world which had just seen the Wall St Crash of 1929, and he.ading into the Great Depression.<br /> <br /> By May 1st, 1931 the company was in receivership. And Marmon existed only in history books.<br /> <br /> This 1931 Marmon Sixteen and V16 engine have been built for Flickr LUGNuts 64th Build Challenge, - 'Mad Motor Skills!' - focusing on the engines of our favourite rides, be they car, bike or truck.</p> lego911 auto usa classic car club america 1931 vintage model lego render victoria cadillac 64 depression coupe challenge sixteen cad lugnuts moc v16 ldd miniland marmon wallstreetcrash lego911 madmotorskills 491cid http://www.flickr.com/photos/29987108@N02/8532736403/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/29987108@N02/">lego911</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29987108@N02/8532736403/" title="Marmon S I X T E E N - Victoria Club Coupe - 1931 + 491 CID V16"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8511/8532736403_df24a9d392_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Marmon S I X T E E N - Victoria Club Coupe - 1931 + 491 CID V16" /></a></p> <p>S I X T E E N<br /> <br /> More than eight, and more than twelve. Sixteen cylinders defines the grandest production engines to grace an automobile.<br /> <br /> Although Cadillac got there first (by a year), the Marmon Sixteen is, perhaps, the greater. Both engines had a 4 inch stroke, but the Marmon had an additional 1/8th inch in bore (3 1/8th inch) for a total capacity advantage of 490.8 CID vs 452.8 CID.<br /> <br /> However, the Marmon also boasted a compression ratio of 6.00:1 vs the Cadillac 5.50:1, the highest in the industry. And, if that was not all, the engine was also entirely cast in aluminium for a distinct weight advantage.<br /> <br /> Maximum power was 200 bhp vs 165 for the Cadillac, and 380 400 lb.ft of torque. Driving even this colossal car up hills like no other.<br /> <br /> The engine did not only power luxury automobiles, but also found its way into a race car and the winner of the first Indianapolis 500.<br /> <br /> The downside is taht this magnificent automobile should find itself being launched into a world which had just seen the Wall St Crash of 1929, and he.ading into the Great Depression.<br /> <br /> By May 1st, 1931 the company was in receivership. And Marmon existed only in history books.<br /> <br /> This 1931 Marmon Sixteen and V16 engine have been built for Flickr LUGNuts 64th Build Challenge, - 'Mad Motor Skills!' - focusing on the engines of our favourite rides, be they car, bike or truck.</p> Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:52:22 -0800 2013-03-06T19:34:57-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (lego911) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8532736403 Marmon S I X T E E N - Victoria Club Coupe - 1931 + 491 CID V16 <p>S I X T E E N<br /> <br /> More than eight, and more than twelve. Sixteen cylinders defines the grandest production engines to grace an automobile.<br /> <br /> Although Cadillac got there first (by a year), the Marmon Sixteen is, perhaps, the greater. Both engines had a 4 inch stroke, but the Marmon had an additional 1/8th inch in bore (3 1/8th inch) for a total capacity advantage of 490.8 CID vs 452.8 CID.<br /> <br /> However, the Marmon also boasted a compression ratio of 6.00:1 vs the Cadillac 5.50:1, the highest in the industry. And, if that was not all, the engine was also entirely cast in aluminium for a distinct weight advantage.<br /> <br /> Maximum power was 200 bhp vs 165 for the Cadillac, and 380 400 lb.ft of torque. Driving even this colossal car up hills like no other.<br /> <br /> The engine did not only power luxury automobiles, but also found its way into a race car and the winner of the first Indianapolis 500.<br /> <br /> The downside is taht this magnificent automobile should find itself being launched into a world which had just seen the Wall St Crash of 1929, and he.ading into the Great Depression.<br /> <br /> By May 1st, 1931 the company was in receivership. And Marmon existed only in history books.<br /> <br /> This 1931 Marmon Sixteen and V16 engine have been built for Flickr LUGNuts 64th Build Challenge, - 'Mad Motor Skills!' - focusing on the engines of our favourite rides, be they car, bike or truck.</p> lego911 auto usa classic car club america 1931 vintage model lego render victoria cadillac 64 depression coupe challenge sixteen cad lugnuts moc v16 ldd miniland marmon wallstreetcrash lego911 madmotorskills 491cid http://www.flickr.com/photos/29987108@N02/8532734137/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/29987108@N02/">lego911</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29987108@N02/8532734137/" title="Marmon S I X T E E N - Victoria Club Coupe - 1931 + 491 CID V16"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8233/8532734137_c8253ed264_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Marmon S I X T E E N - Victoria Club Coupe - 1931 + 491 CID V16" /></a></p> <p>S I X T E E N<br /> <br /> More than eight, and more than twelve. Sixteen cylinders defines the grandest production engines to grace an automobile.<br /> <br /> Although Cadillac got there first (by a year), the Marmon Sixteen is, perhaps, the greater. Both engines had a 4 inch stroke, but the Marmon had an additional 1/8th inch in bore (3 1/8th inch) for a total capacity advantage of 490.8 CID vs 452.8 CID.<br /> <br /> However, the Marmon also boasted a compression ratio of 6.00:1 vs the Cadillac 5.50:1, the highest in the industry. And, if that was not all, the engine was also entirely cast in aluminium for a distinct weight advantage.<br /> <br /> Maximum power was 200 bhp vs 165 for the Cadillac, and 380 400 lb.ft of torque. Driving even this colossal car up hills like no other.<br /> <br /> The engine did not only power luxury automobiles, but also found its way into a race car and the winner of the first Indianapolis 500.<br /> <br /> The downside is taht this magnificent automobile should find itself being launched into a world which had just seen the Wall St Crash of 1929, and he.ading into the Great Depression.<br /> <br /> By May 1st, 1931 the company was in receivership. And Marmon existed only in history books.<br /> <br /> This 1931 Marmon Sixteen and V16 engine have been built for Flickr LUGNuts 64th Build Challenge, - 'Mad Motor Skills!' - focusing on the engines of our favourite rides, be they car, bike or truck.</p> Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:52:29 -0800 2013-03-06T19:33:14-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (lego911) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8532734137 Marmon S I X T E E N - Victoria Club Coupe - 1931 + 491 CID V16 <p>S I X T E E N<br /> <br /> More than eight, and more than twelve. Sixteen cylinders defines the grandest production engines to grace an automobile.<br /> <br /> Although Cadillac got there first (by a year), the Marmon Sixteen is, perhaps, the greater. Both engines had a 4 inch stroke, but the Marmon had an additional 1/8th inch in bore (3 1/8th inch) for a total capacity advantage of 490.8 CID vs 452.8 CID.<br /> <br /> However, the Marmon also boasted a compression ratio of 6.00:1 vs the Cadillac 5.50:1, the highest in the industry. And, if that was not all, the engine was also entirely cast in aluminium for a distinct weight advantage.<br /> <br /> Maximum power was 200 bhp vs 165 for the Cadillac, and 380 400 lb.ft of torque. Driving even this colossal car up hills like no other.<br /> <br /> The engine did not only power luxury automobiles, but also found its way into a race car and the winner of the first Indianapolis 500.<br /> <br /> The downside is taht this magnificent automobile should find itself being launched into a world which had just seen the Wall St Crash of 1929, and he.ading into the Great Depression.<br /> <br /> By May 1st, 1931 the company was in receivership. And Marmon existed only in history books.<br /> <br /> This 1931 Marmon Sixteen and V16 engine have been built for Flickr LUGNuts 64th Build Challenge, - 'Mad Motor Skills!' - focusing on the engines of our favourite rides, be they car, bike or truck.</p> lego911 auto usa classic car club america 1931 vintage model lego render victoria cadillac 64 depression coupe challenge sixteen cad lugnuts moc v16 ldd miniland marmon wallstreetcrash lego911 madmotorskills 491cid http://www.flickr.com/photos/29987108@N02/8533845198/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/29987108@N02/">lego911</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29987108@N02/8533845198/" title="Marmon S I X T E E N - Victoria Club Coupe - 1931 + 491 CID V16"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8105/8533845198_0c2d66da56_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Marmon S I X T E E N - Victoria Club Coupe - 1931 + 491 CID V16" /></a></p> <p>S I X T E E N<br /> <br /> More than eight, and more than twelve. Sixteen cylinders defines the grandest production engines to grace an automobile.<br /> <br /> Although Cadillac got there first (by a year), the Marmon Sixteen is, perhaps, the greater. Both engines had a 4 inch stroke, but the Marmon had an additional 1/8th inch in bore (3 1/8th inch) for a total capacity advantage of 490.8 CID vs 452.8 CID.<br /> <br /> However, the Marmon also boasted a compression ratio of 6.00:1 vs the Cadillac 5.50:1, the highest in the industry. And, if that was not all, the engine was also entirely cast in aluminium for a distinct weight advantage.<br /> <br /> Maximum power was 200 bhp vs 165 for the Cadillac, and 380 400 lb.ft of torque. Driving even this colossal car up hills like no other.<br /> <br /> The engine did not only power luxury automobiles, but also found its way into a race car and the winner of the first Indianapolis 500.<br /> <br /> The downside is taht this magnificent automobile should find itself being launched into a world which had just seen the Wall St Crash of 1929, and he.ading into the Great Depression.<br /> <br /> By May 1st, 1931 the company was in receivership. And Marmon existed only in history books.<br /> <br /> This 1931 Marmon Sixteen and V16 engine have been built for Flickr LUGNuts 64th Build Challenge, - 'Mad Motor Skills!' - focusing on the engines of our favourite rides, be they car, bike or truck.</p> Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:52:22 -0800 2013-03-06T19:34:44-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (lego911) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8533845198 Marmon S I X T E E N - Victoria Club Coupe - 1931 + 491 CID V16 <p>S I X T E E N<br /> <br /> More than eight, and more than twelve. Sixteen cylinders defines the grandest production engines to grace an automobile.<br /> <br /> Although Cadillac got there first (by a year), the Marmon Sixteen is, perhaps, the greater. Both engines had a 4 inch stroke, but the Marmon had an additional 1/8th inch in bore (3 1/8th inch) for a total capacity advantage of 490.8 CID vs 452.8 CID.<br /> <br /> However, the Marmon also boasted a compression ratio of 6.00:1 vs the Cadillac 5.50:1, the highest in the industry. And, if that was not all, the engine was also entirely cast in aluminium for a distinct weight advantage.<br /> <br /> Maximum power was 200 bhp vs 165 for the Cadillac, and 380 400 lb.ft of torque. Driving even this colossal car up hills like no other.<br /> <br /> The engine did not only power luxury automobiles, but also found its way into a race car and the winner of the first Indianapolis 500.<br /> <br /> The downside is taht this magnificent automobile should find itself being launched into a world which had just seen the Wall St Crash of 1929, and he.ading into the Great Depression.<br /> <br /> By May 1st, 1931 the company was in receivership. And Marmon existed only in history books.<br /> <br /> This 1931 Marmon Sixteen and V16 engine have been built for Flickr LUGNuts 64th Build Challenge, - 'Mad Motor Skills!' - focusing on the engines of our favourite rides, be they car, bike or truck.</p> lego911 auto usa classic car club america 1931 vintage model lego render victoria cadillac 64 depression coupe challenge sixteen cad lugnuts moc v16 ldd miniland marmon wallstreetcrash lego911 madmotorskills 491cid http://www.flickr.com/photos/29987108@N02/8532736697/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/29987108@N02/">lego911</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29987108@N02/8532736697/" title="Marmon S I X T E E N - Victoria Club Coupe - 1931 + 491 CID V16"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8506/8532736697_e754726a67_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Marmon S I X T E E N - Victoria Club Coupe - 1931 + 491 CID V16" /></a></p> <p>S I X T E E N<br /> <br /> More than eight, and more than twelve. Sixteen cylinders defines the grandest production engines to grace an automobile.<br /> <br /> Although Cadillac got there first (by a year), the Marmon Sixteen is, perhaps, the greater. Both engines had a 4 inch stroke, but the Marmon had an additional 1/8th inch in bore (3 1/8th inch) for a total capacity advantage of 490.8 CID vs 452.8 CID.<br /> <br /> However, the Marmon also boasted a compression ratio of 6.00:1 vs the Cadillac 5.50:1, the highest in the industry. And, if that was not all, the engine was also entirely cast in aluminium for a distinct weight advantage.<br /> <br /> Maximum power was 200 bhp vs 165 for the Cadillac, and 380 400 lb.ft of torque. Driving even this colossal car up hills like no other.<br /> <br /> The engine did not only power luxury automobiles, but also found its way into a race car and the winner of the first Indianapolis 500.<br /> <br /> The downside is taht this magnificent automobile should find itself being launched into a world which had just seen the Wall St Crash of 1929, and he.ading into the Great Depression.<br /> <br /> By May 1st, 1931 the company was in receivership. And Marmon existed only in history books.<br /> <br /> This 1931 Marmon Sixteen and V16 engine have been built for Flickr LUGNuts 64th Build Challenge, - 'Mad Motor Skills!' - focusing on the engines of our favourite rides, be they car, bike or truck.</p> Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:52:21 -0800 2013-03-06T19:35:09-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (lego911) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8532736697 Marmon S I X T E E N - Victoria Club Coupe - 1931 + 491 CID V16 <p>S I X T E E N<br /> <br /> More than eight, and more than twelve. Sixteen cylinders defines the grandest production engines to grace an automobile.<br /> <br /> Although Cadillac got there first (by a year), the Marmon Sixteen is, perhaps, the greater. Both engines had a 4 inch stroke, but the Marmon had an additional 1/8th inch in bore (3 1/8th inch) for a total capacity advantage of 490.8 CID vs 452.8 CID.<br /> <br /> However, the Marmon also boasted a compression ratio of 6.00:1 vs the Cadillac 5.50:1, the highest in the industry. And, if that was not all, the engine was also entirely cast in aluminium for a distinct weight advantage.<br /> <br /> Maximum power was 200 bhp vs 165 for the Cadillac, and 380 400 lb.ft of torque. Driving even this colossal car up hills like no other.<br /> <br /> The engine did not only power luxury automobiles, but also found its way into a race car and the winner of the first Indianapolis 500.<br /> <br /> The downside is taht this magnificent automobile should find itself being launched into a world which had just seen the Wall St Crash of 1929, and he.ading into the Great Depression.<br /> <br /> By May 1st, 1931 the company was in receivership. And Marmon existed only in history books.<br /> <br /> This 1931 Marmon Sixteen and V16 engine have been built for Flickr LUGNuts 64th Build Challenge, - 'Mad Motor Skills!' - focusing on the engines of our favourite rides, be they car, bike or truck.</p> lego911 auto usa classic car club america 1931 vintage model lego render victoria cadillac 64 depression coupe challenge sixteen cad lugnuts moc v16 ldd miniland marmon foitsop wallstreetcrash lego911 madmotorskills 491cid http://www.flickr.com/photos/29987108@N02/8532733009/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/29987108@N02/">lego911</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29987108@N02/8532733009/" title="Marmon S I X T E E N - Victoria Club Coupe - 1931 + 491 CID V16"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8089/8532733009_9c26b5b536_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Marmon S I X T E E N - Victoria Club Coupe - 1931 + 491 CID V16" /></a></p> <p>S I X T E E N<br /> <br /> More than eight, and more than twelve. Sixteen cylinders defines the grandest production engines to grace an automobile.<br /> <br /> Although Cadillac got there first (by a year), the Marmon Sixteen is, perhaps, the greater. Both engines had a 4 inch stroke, but the Marmon had an additional 1/8th inch in bore (3 1/8th inch) for a total capacity advantage of 490.8 CID vs 452.8 CID.<br /> <br /> However, the Marmon also boasted a compression ratio of 6.00:1 vs the Cadillac 5.50:1, the highest in the industry. And, if that was not all, the engine was also entirely cast in aluminium for a distinct weight advantage.<br /> <br /> Maximum power was 200 bhp vs 165 for the Cadillac, and 380 400 lb.ft of torque. Driving even this colossal car up hills like no other.<br /> <br /> The engine did not only power luxury automobiles, but also found its way into a race car and the winner of the first Indianapolis 500.<br /> <br /> The downside is taht this magnificent automobile should find itself being launched into a world which had just seen the Wall St Crash of 1929, and he.ading into the Great Depression.<br /> <br /> By May 1st, 1931 the company was in receivership. And Marmon existed only in history books.<br /> <br /> This 1931 Marmon Sixteen and V16 engine have been built for Flickr LUGNuts 64th Build Challenge, - 'Mad Motor Skills!' - focusing on the engines of our favourite rides, be they car, bike or truck.</p> Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:52:32 -0800 2013-03-06T19:32:19-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (lego911) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8532733009 Marmon S I X T E E N - Victoria Club Coupe - 1931 + 491 CID V16 <p>S I X T E E N<br /> <br /> More than eight, and more than twelve. Sixteen cylinders defines the grandest production engines to grace an automobile.<br /> <br /> Although Cadillac got there first (by a year), the Marmon Sixteen is, perhaps, the greater. Both engines had a 4 inch stroke, but the Marmon had an additional 1/8th inch in bore (3 1/8th inch) for a total capacity advantage of 490.8 CID vs 452.8 CID.<br /> <br /> However, the Marmon also boasted a compression ratio of 6.00:1 vs the Cadillac 5.50:1, the highest in the industry. And, if that was not all, the engine was also entirely cast in aluminium for a distinct weight advantage.<br /> <br /> Maximum power was 200 bhp vs 165 for the Cadillac, and 380 400 lb.ft of torque. Driving even this colossal car up hills like no other.<br /> <br /> The engine did not only power luxury automobiles, but also found its way into a race car and the winner of the first Indianapolis 500.<br /> <br /> The downside is taht this magnificent automobile should find itself being launched into a world which had just seen the Wall St Crash of 1929, and he.ading into the Great Depression.<br /> <br /> By May 1st, 1931 the company was in receivership. And Marmon existed only in history books.<br /> <br /> This 1931 Marmon Sixteen and V16 engine have been built for Flickr LUGNuts 64th Build Challenge, - 'Mad Motor Skills!' - focusing on the engines of our favourite rides, be they car, bike or truck.</p> lego911 auto usa classic car club america 1931 vintage model lego render victoria cadillac 64 depression coupe challenge sixteen cad lugnuts moc v16 ldd miniland marmon wallstreetcrash lego911 madmotorskills 491cid http://www.flickr.com/photos/29987108@N02/8533844634/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/29987108@N02/">lego911</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29987108@N02/8533844634/" title="Marmon S I X T E E N - Victoria Club Coupe - 1931 + 491 CID V16"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8368/8533844634_5db42e0b9c_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Marmon S I X T E E N - Victoria Club Coupe - 1931 + 491 CID V16" /></a></p> <p>S I X T E E N<br /> <br /> More than eight, and more than twelve. Sixteen cylinders defines the grandest production engines to grace an automobile.<br /> <br /> Although Cadillac got there first (by a year), the Marmon Sixteen is, perhaps, the greater. Both engines had a 4 inch stroke, but the Marmon had an additional 1/8th inch in bore (3 1/8th inch) for a total capacity advantage of 490.8 CID vs 452.8 CID.<br /> <br /> However, the Marmon also boasted a compression ratio of 6.00:1 vs the Cadillac 5.50:1, the highest in the industry. And, if that was not all, the engine was also entirely cast in aluminium for a distinct weight advantage.<br /> <br /> Maximum power was 200 bhp vs 165 for the Cadillac, and 380 400 lb.ft of torque. Driving even this colossal car up hills like no other.<br /> <br /> The engine did not only power luxury automobiles, but also found its way into a race car and the winner of the first Indianapolis 500.<br /> <br /> The downside is taht this magnificent automobile should find itself being launched into a world which had just seen the Wall St Crash of 1929, and he.ading into the Great Depression.<br /> <br /> By May 1st, 1931 the company was in receivership. And Marmon existed only in history books.<br /> <br /> This 1931 Marmon Sixteen and V16 engine have been built for Flickr LUGNuts 64th Build Challenge, - 'Mad Motor Skills!' - focusing on the engines of our favourite rides, be they car, bike or truck.</p> Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:52:24 -0800 2013-03-06T19:34:21-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (lego911) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8533844634 Marmon S I X T E E N - Victoria Club Coupe - 1931 + 491 CID V16 <p>S I X T E E N<br /> <br /> More than eight, and more than twelve. Sixteen cylinders defines the grandest production engines to grace an automobile.<br /> <br /> Although Cadillac got there first (by a year), the Marmon Sixteen is, perhaps, the greater. Both engines had a 4 inch stroke, but the Marmon had an additional 1/8th inch in bore (3 1/8th inch) for a total capacity advantage of 490.8 CID vs 452.8 CID.<br /> <br /> However, the Marmon also boasted a compression ratio of 6.00:1 vs the Cadillac 5.50:1, the highest in the industry. And, if that was not all, the engine was also entirely cast in aluminium for a distinct weight advantage.<br /> <br /> Maximum power was 200 bhp vs 165 for the Cadillac, and 380 400 lb.ft of torque. Driving even this colossal car up hills like no other.<br /> <br /> The engine did not only power luxury automobiles, but also found its way into a race car and the winner of the first Indianapolis 500.<br /> <br /> The downside is taht this magnificent automobile should find itself being launched into a world which had just seen the Wall St Crash of 1929, and he.ading into the Great Depression.<br /> <br /> By May 1st, 1931 the company was in receivership. And Marmon existed only in history books.<br /> <br /> This 1931 Marmon Sixteen and V16 engine have been built for Flickr LUGNuts 64th Build Challenge, - 'Mad Motor Skills!' - focusing on the engines of our favourite rides, be they car, bike or truck.</p> lego911 auto usa classic car club america 1931 vintage model lego render victoria cadillac 64 depression coupe challenge sixteen cad lugnuts moc v16 ldd miniland marmon wallstreetcrash lego911 madmotorskills 491cid http://www.flickr.com/photos/29987108@N02/8532734585/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/29987108@N02/">lego911</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29987108@N02/8532734585/" title="Marmon S I X T E E N - Victoria Club Coupe - 1931 + 491 CID V16"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8515/8532734585_ab42932af4_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Marmon S I X T E E N - Victoria Club Coupe - 1931 + 491 CID V16" /></a></p> <p>S I X T E E N<br /> <br /> More than eight, and more than twelve. Sixteen cylinders defines the grandest production engines to grace an automobile.<br /> <br /> Although Cadillac got there first (by a year), the Marmon Sixteen is, perhaps, the greater. Both engines had a 4 inch stroke, but the Marmon had an additional 1/8th inch in bore (3 1/8th inch) for a total capacity advantage of 490.8 CID vs 452.8 CID.<br /> <br /> However, the Marmon also boasted a compression ratio of 6.00:1 vs the Cadillac 5.50:1, the highest in the industry. And, if that was not all, the engine was also entirely cast in aluminium for a distinct weight advantage.<br /> <br /> Maximum power was 200 bhp vs 165 for the Cadillac, and 380 400 lb.ft of torque. Driving even this colossal car up hills like no other.<br /> <br /> The engine did not only power luxury automobiles, but also found its way into a race car and the winner of the first Indianapolis 500.<br /> <br /> The downside is taht this magnificent automobile should find itself being launched into a world which had just seen the Wall St Crash of 1929, and he.ading into the Great Depression.<br /> <br /> By May 1st, 1931 the company was in receivership. And Marmon existed only in history books.<br /> <br /> This 1931 Marmon Sixteen and V16 engine have been built for Flickr LUGNuts 64th Build Challenge, - 'Mad Motor Skills!' - focusing on the engines of our favourite rides, be they car, bike or truck.</p> Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:52:28 -0800 2013-03-06T19:33:36-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (lego911) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8532734585 Marmon S I X T E E N - Victoria Club Coupe - 1931 + 491 CID V16 <p>S I X T E E N<br /> <br /> More than eight, and more than twelve. Sixteen cylinders defines the grandest production engines to grace an automobile.<br /> <br /> Although Cadillac got there first (by a year), the Marmon Sixteen is, perhaps, the greater. Both engines had a 4 inch stroke, but the Marmon had an additional 1/8th inch in bore (3 1/8th inch) for a total capacity advantage of 490.8 CID vs 452.8 CID.<br /> <br /> However, the Marmon also boasted a compression ratio of 6.00:1 vs the Cadillac 5.50:1, the highest in the industry. And, if that was not all, the engine was also entirely cast in aluminium for a distinct weight advantage.<br /> <br /> Maximum power was 200 bhp vs 165 for the Cadillac, and 380 400 lb.ft of torque. Driving even this colossal car up hills like no other.<br /> <br /> The engine did not only power luxury automobiles, but also found its way into a race car and the winner of the first Indianapolis 500.<br /> <br /> The downside is taht this magnificent automobile should find itself being launched into a world which had just seen the Wall St Crash of 1929, and he.ading into the Great Depression.<br /> <br /> By May 1st, 1931 the company was in receivership. And Marmon existed only in history books.<br /> <br /> This 1931 Marmon Sixteen and V16 engine have been built for Flickr LUGNuts 64th Build Challenge, - 'Mad Motor Skills!' - focusing on the engines of our favourite rides, be they car, bike or truck.</p> lego911 auto usa classic car club america 1931 vintage model lego render victoria cadillac 64 depression coupe challenge sixteen cad lugnuts moc v16 ldd miniland marmon wallstreetcrash lego911 madmotorskills 491cid http://www.flickr.com/photos/29987108@N02/8533845016/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/29987108@N02/">lego911</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29987108@N02/8533845016/" title="Marmon S I X T E E N - Victoria Club Coupe - 1931 + 491 CID V16"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8369/8533845016_8281d8357a_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Marmon S I X T E E N - Victoria Club Coupe - 1931 + 491 CID V16" /></a></p> <p>S I X T E E N<br /> <br /> More than eight, and more than twelve. Sixteen cylinders defines the grandest production engines to grace an automobile.<br /> <br /> Although Cadillac got there first (by a year), the Marmon Sixteen is, perhaps, the greater. Both engines had a 4 inch stroke, but the Marmon had an additional 1/8th inch in bore (3 1/8th inch) for a total capacity advantage of 490.8 CID vs 452.8 CID.<br /> <br /> However, the Marmon also boasted a compression ratio of 6.00:1 vs the Cadillac 5.50:1, the highest in the industry. And, if that was not all, the engine was also entirely cast in aluminium for a distinct weight advantage.<br /> <br /> Maximum power was 200 bhp vs 165 for the Cadillac, and 380 400 lb.ft of torque. Driving even this colossal car up hills like no other.<br /> <br /> The engine did not only power luxury automobiles, but also found its way into a race car and the winner of the first Indianapolis 500.<br /> <br /> The downside is taht this magnificent automobile should find itself being launched into a world which had just seen the Wall St Crash of 1929, and he.ading into the Great Depression.<br /> <br /> By May 1st, 1931 the company was in receivership. And Marmon existed only in history books.<br /> <br /> This 1931 Marmon Sixteen and V16 engine have been built for Flickr LUGNuts 64th Build Challenge, - 'Mad Motor Skills!' - focusing on the engines of our favourite rides, be they car, bike or truck.</p> Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:52:23 -0800 2013-03-06T19:34:36-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (lego911) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8533845016 Marmon S I X T E E N - Victoria Club Coupe - 1931 + 491 CID V16 <p>S I X T E E N<br /> <br /> More than eight, and more than twelve. Sixteen cylinders defines the grandest production engines to grace an automobile.<br /> <br /> Although Cadillac got there first (by a year), the Marmon Sixteen is, perhaps, the greater. Both engines had a 4 inch stroke, but the Marmon had an additional 1/8th inch in bore (3 1/8th inch) for a total capacity advantage of 490.8 CID vs 452.8 CID.<br /> <br /> However, the Marmon also boasted a compression ratio of 6.00:1 vs the Cadillac 5.50:1, the highest in the industry. And, if that was not all, the engine was also entirely cast in aluminium for a distinct weight advantage.<br /> <br /> Maximum power was 200 bhp vs 165 for the Cadillac, and 380 400 lb.ft of torque. Driving even this colossal car up hills like no other.<br /> <br /> The engine did not only power luxury automobiles, but also found its way into a race car and the winner of the first Indianapolis 500.<br /> <br /> The downside is taht this magnificent automobile should find itself being launched into a world which had just seen the Wall St Crash of 1929, and he.ading into the Great Depression.<br /> <br /> By May 1st, 1931 the company was in receivership. And Marmon existed only in history books.<br /> <br /> This 1931 Marmon Sixteen and V16 engine have been built for Flickr LUGNuts 64th Build Challenge, - 'Mad Motor Skills!' - focusing on the engines of our favourite rides, be they car, bike or truck.</p> lego911 auto usa classic car club america 1931 vintage model lego render victoria cadillac 64 depression coupe challenge sixteen cad lugnuts moc v16 ldd miniland marmon wallstreetcrash lego911 madmotorskills 491cid http://www.flickr.com/photos/29987108@N02/8533842906/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/29987108@N02/">lego911</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29987108@N02/8533842906/" title="Marmon S I X T E E N - Victoria Club Coupe - 1931 + 491 CID V16"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8231/8533842906_14c26f8569_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Marmon S I X T E E N - Victoria Club Coupe - 1931 + 491 CID V16" /></a></p> <p>S I X T E E N<br /> <br /> More than eight, and more than twelve. Sixteen cylinders defines the grandest production engines to grace an automobile.<br /> <br /> Although Cadillac got there first (by a year), the Marmon Sixteen is, perhaps, the greater. Both engines had a 4 inch stroke, but the Marmon had an additional 1/8th inch in bore (3 1/8th inch) for a total capacity advantage of 490.8 CID vs 452.8 CID.<br /> <br /> However, the Marmon also boasted a compression ratio of 6.00:1 vs the Cadillac 5.50:1, the highest in the industry. And, if that was not all, the engine was also entirely cast in aluminium for a distinct weight advantage.<br /> <br /> Maximum power was 200 bhp vs 165 for the Cadillac, and 380 400 lb.ft of torque. Driving even this colossal car up hills like no other.<br /> <br /> The engine did not only power luxury automobiles, but also found its way into a race car and the winner of the first Indianapolis 500.<br /> <br /> The downside is taht this magnificent automobile should find itself being launched into a world which had just seen the Wall St Crash of 1929, and he.ading into the Great Depression.<br /> <br /> By May 1st, 1931 the company was in receivership. And Marmon existed only in history books.<br /> <br /> This 1931 Marmon Sixteen and V16 engine have been built for Flickr LUGNuts 64th Build Challenge, - 'Mad Motor Skills!' - focusing on the engines of our favourite rides, be they car, bike or truck.</p> Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:52:29 -0800 2013-03-06T19:33:02-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (lego911) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8533842906 Marmon S I X T E E N - Victoria Club Coupe - 1931 + 491 CID V16 <p>S I X T E E N<br /> <br /> More than eight, and more than twelve. Sixteen cylinders defines the grandest production engines to grace an automobile.<br /> <br /> Although Cadillac got there first (by a year), the Marmon Sixteen is, perhaps, the greater. Both engines had a 4 inch stroke, but the Marmon had an additional 1/8th inch in bore (3 1/8th inch) for a total capacity advantage of 490.8 CID vs 452.8 CID.<br /> <br /> However, the Marmon also boasted a compression ratio of 6.00:1 vs the Cadillac 5.50:1, the highest in the industry. And, if that was not all, the engine was also entirely cast in aluminium for a distinct weight advantage.<br /> <br /> Maximum power was 200 bhp vs 165 for the Cadillac, and 380 400 lb.ft of torque. Driving even this colossal car up hills like no other.<br /> <br /> The engine did not only power luxury automobiles, but also found its way into a race car and the winner of the first Indianapolis 500.<br /> <br /> The downside is taht this magnificent automobile should find itself being launched into a world which had just seen the Wall St Crash of 1929, and he.ading into the Great Depression.<br /> <br /> By May 1st, 1931 the company was in receivership. And Marmon existed only in history books.<br /> <br /> This 1931 Marmon Sixteen and V16 engine have been built for Flickr LUGNuts 64th Build Challenge, - 'Mad Motor Skills!' - focusing on the engines of our favourite rides, be they car, bike or truck.</p> lego911 auto usa classic car club america 1931 vintage model lego render victoria cadillac 64 depression coupe challenge sixteen cad lugnuts moc v16 ldd miniland marmon wallstreetcrash lego911 madmotorskills 491cid http://www.flickr.com/photos/29987108@N02/8533844164/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/29987108@N02/">lego911</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29987108@N02/8533844164/" title="Marmon S I X T E E N - Victoria Club Coupe - 1931 + 491 CID V16"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8091/8533844164_0974eddd46_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Marmon S I X T E E N - Victoria Club Coupe - 1931 + 491 CID V16" /></a></p> <p>S I X T E E N<br /> <br /> More than eight, and more than twelve. Sixteen cylinders defines the grandest production engines to grace an automobile.<br /> <br /> Although Cadillac got there first (by a year), the Marmon Sixteen is, perhaps, the greater. Both engines had a 4 inch stroke, but the Marmon had an additional 1/8th inch in bore (3 1/8th inch) for a total capacity advantage of 490.8 CID vs 452.8 CID.<br /> <br /> However, the Marmon also boasted a compression ratio of 6.00:1 vs the Cadillac 5.50:1, the highest in the industry. And, if that was not all, the engine was also entirely cast in aluminium for a distinct weight advantage.<br /> <br /> Maximum power was 200 bhp vs 165 for the Cadillac, and 380 400 lb.ft of torque. Driving even this colossal car up hills like no other.<br /> <br /> The engine did not only power luxury automobiles, but also found its way into a race car and the winner of the first Indianapolis 500.<br /> <br /> The downside is taht this magnificent automobile should find itself being launched into a world which had just seen the Wall St Crash of 1929, and he.ading into the Great Depression.<br /> <br /> By May 1st, 1931 the company was in receivership. And Marmon existed only in history books.<br /> <br /> This 1931 Marmon Sixteen and V16 engine have been built for Flickr LUGNuts 64th Build Challenge, - 'Mad Motor Skills!' - focusing on the engines of our favourite rides, be they car, bike or truck.</p> Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:52:26 -0800 2013-03-06T19:33:58-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (lego911) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8533844164 Marmon S I X T E E N - Victoria Club Coupe - 1931 + 491 CID V16 <p>S I X T E E N<br /> <br /> More than eight, and more than twelve. Sixteen cylinders defines the grandest production engines to grace an automobile.<br /> <br /> Although Cadillac got there first (by a year), the Marmon Sixteen is, perhaps, the greater. Both engines had a 4 inch stroke, but the Marmon had an additional 1/8th inch in bore (3 1/8th inch) for a total capacity advantage of 490.8 CID vs 452.8 CID.<br /> <br /> However, the Marmon also boasted a compression ratio of 6.00:1 vs the Cadillac 5.50:1, the highest in the industry. And, if that was not all, the engine was also entirely cast in aluminium for a distinct weight advantage.<br /> <br /> Maximum power was 200 bhp vs 165 for the Cadillac, and 380 400 lb.ft of torque. Driving even this colossal car up hills like no other.<br /> <br /> The engine did not only power luxury automobiles, but also found its way into a race car and the winner of the first Indianapolis 500.<br /> <br /> The downside is taht this magnificent automobile should find itself being launched into a world which had just seen the Wall St Crash of 1929, and he.ading into the Great Depression.<br /> <br /> By May 1st, 1931 the company was in receivership. And Marmon existed only in history books.<br /> <br /> This 1931 Marmon Sixteen and V16 engine have been built for Flickr LUGNuts 64th Build Challenge, - 'Mad Motor Skills!' - focusing on the engines of our favourite rides, be they car, bike or truck.</p> lego911 auto usa classic car club america 1931 vintage model lego render victoria cadillac 64 depression coupe challenge sixteen cad lugnuts moc v16 ldd miniland marmon wallstreetcrash lego911 madmotorskills 491cid http://www.flickr.com/photos/29987108@N02/8533842186/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/29987108@N02/">lego911</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29987108@N02/8533842186/" title="Marmon S I X T E E N - Victoria Club Coupe - 1931 + 491 CID V16"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8085/8533842186_1a6cd00dc8_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Marmon S I X T E E N - Victoria Club Coupe - 1931 + 491 CID V16" /></a></p> <p>S I X T E E N<br /> <br /> More than eight, and more than twelve. Sixteen cylinders defines the grandest production engines to grace an automobile.<br /> <br /> Although Cadillac got there first (by a year), the Marmon Sixteen is, perhaps, the greater. Both engines had a 4 inch stroke, but the Marmon had an additional 1/8th inch in bore (3 1/8th inch) for a total capacity advantage of 490.8 CID vs 452.8 CID.<br /> <br /> However, the Marmon also boasted a compression ratio of 6.00:1 vs the Cadillac 5.50:1, the highest in the industry. And, if that was not all, the engine was also entirely cast in aluminium for a distinct weight advantage.<br /> <br /> Maximum power was 200 bhp vs 165 for the Cadillac, and 380 400 lb.ft of torque. Driving even this colossal car up hills like no other.<br /> <br /> The engine did not only power luxury automobiles, but also found its way into a race car and the winner of the first Indianapolis 500.<br /> <br /> The downside is taht this magnificent automobile should find itself being launched into a world which had just seen the Wall St Crash of 1929, and he.ading into the Great Depression.<br /> <br /> By May 1st, 1931 the company was in receivership. And Marmon existed only in history books.<br /> <br /> This 1931 Marmon Sixteen and V16 engine have been built for Flickr LUGNuts 64th Build Challenge, - 'Mad Motor Skills!' - focusing on the engines of our favourite rides, be they car, bike or truck.</p> Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:52:31 -0800 2013-03-06T19:32:29-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (lego911) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8533842186 Marmon S I X T E E N - Victoria Club Coupe - 1931 + 491 CID V16 <p>S I X T E E N<br /> <br /> More than eight, and more than twelve. Sixteen cylinders defines the grandest production engines to grace an automobile.<br /> <br /> Although Cadillac got there first (by a year), the Marmon Sixteen is, perhaps, the greater. Both engines had a 4 inch stroke, but the Marmon had an additional 1/8th inch in bore (3 1/8th inch) for a total capacity advantage of 490.8 CID vs 452.8 CID.<br /> <br /> However, the Marmon also boasted a compression ratio of 6.00:1 vs the Cadillac 5.50:1, the highest in the industry. And, if that was not all, the engine was also entirely cast in aluminium for a distinct weight advantage.<br /> <br /> Maximum power was 200 bhp vs 165 for the Cadillac, and 380 400 lb.ft of torque. Driving even this colossal car up hills like no other.<br /> <br /> The engine did not only power luxury automobiles, but also found its way into a race car and the winner of the first Indianapolis 500.<br /> <br /> The downside is taht this magnificent automobile should find itself being launched into a world which had just seen the Wall St Crash of 1929, and he.ading into the Great Depression.<br /> <br /> By May 1st, 1931 the company was in receivership. And Marmon existed only in history books.<br /> <br /> This 1931 Marmon Sixteen and V16 engine have been built for Flickr LUGNuts 64th Build Challenge, - 'Mad Motor Skills!' - focusing on the engines of our favourite rides, be they car, bike or truck.</p> lego911 auto usa classic car club america 1931 vintage model lego render victoria cadillac 64 depression coupe challenge sixteen cad lugnuts moc v16 ldd miniland marmon wallstreetcrash lego911 madmotorskills 491cid http://www.flickr.com/photos/29987108@N02/8533843446/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/29987108@N02/">lego911</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29987108@N02/8533843446/" title="Marmon S I X T E E N - Victoria Club Coupe - 1931 + 491 CID V16"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8226/8533843446_735938551e_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Marmon S I X T E E N - Victoria Club Coupe - 1931 + 491 CID V16" /></a></p> <p>S I X T E E N<br /> <br /> More than eight, and more than twelve. Sixteen cylinders defines the grandest production engines to grace an automobile.<br /> <br /> Although Cadillac got there first (by a year), the Marmon Sixteen is, perhaps, the greater. Both engines had a 4 inch stroke, but the Marmon had an additional 1/8th inch in bore (3 1/8th inch) for a total capacity advantage of 490.8 CID vs 452.8 CID.<br /> <br /> However, the Marmon also boasted a compression ratio of 6.00:1 vs the Cadillac 5.50:1, the highest in the industry. And, if that was not all, the engine was also entirely cast in aluminium for a distinct weight advantage.<br /> <br /> Maximum power was 200 bhp vs 165 for the Cadillac, and 380 400 lb.ft of torque. Driving even this colossal car up hills like no other.<br /> <br /> The engine did not only power luxury automobiles, but also found its way into a race car and the winner of the first Indianapolis 500.<br /> <br /> The downside is taht this magnificent automobile should find itself being launched into a world which had just seen the Wall St Crash of 1929, and he.ading into the Great Depression.<br /> <br /> By May 1st, 1931 the company was in receivership. And Marmon existed only in history books.<br /> <br /> This 1931 Marmon Sixteen and V16 engine have been built for Flickr LUGNuts 64th Build Challenge, - 'Mad Motor Skills!' - focusing on the engines of our favourite rides, be they car, bike or truck.</p> Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:52:28 -0800 2013-03-06T19:33:29-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (lego911) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8533843446 Marmon S I X T E E N - Victoria Club Coupe - 1931 + 491 CID V16 <p>S I X T E E N<br /> <br /> More than eight, and more than twelve. Sixteen cylinders defines the grandest production engines to grace an automobile.<br /> <br /> Although Cadillac got there first (by a year), the Marmon Sixteen is, perhaps, the greater. Both engines had a 4 inch stroke, but the Marmon had an additional 1/8th inch in bore (3 1/8th inch) for a total capacity advantage of 490.8 CID vs 452.8 CID.<br /> <br /> However, the Marmon also boasted a compression ratio of 6.00:1 vs the Cadillac 5.50:1, the highest in the industry. And, if that was not all, the engine was also entirely cast in aluminium for a distinct weight advantage.<br /> <br /> Maximum power was 200 bhp vs 165 for the Cadillac, and 380 400 lb.ft of torque. Driving even this colossal car up hills like no other.<br /> <br /> The engine did not only power luxury automobiles, but also found its way into a race car and the winner of the first Indianapolis 500.<br /> <br /> The downside is taht this magnificent automobile should find itself being launched into a world which had just seen the Wall St Crash of 1929, and he.ading into the Great Depression.<br /> <br /> By May 1st, 1931 the company was in receivership. And Marmon existed only in history books.<br /> <br /> This 1931 Marmon Sixteen and V16 engine have been built for Flickr LUGNuts 64th Build Challenge, - 'Mad Motor Skills!' - focusing on the engines of our favourite rides, be they car, bike or truck.</p> lego911 auto usa classic car club america 1931 vintage model lego render victoria cadillac 64 depression coupe challenge sixteen cad lugnuts moc v16 ldd miniland marmon wallstreetcrash lego911 madmotorskills 491cid http://www.flickr.com/photos/29987108@N02/8551355046/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/29987108@N02/">lego911</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29987108@N02/8551355046/" title="Ferrari LaFerrari - Revised - Side View"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8096/8551355046_74005936bf_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Ferrari LaFerrari - Revised - Side View" /></a></p> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 02:00:45 -0700 2013-03-12T20:00:45-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (lego911) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8551355046 Ferrari LaFerrari - Revised - Side View lego911 auto italy car model italian lego geneva geneve ferrari hybrid coupe supercar v12 moc berlinetta kers miniland 2013 laferrari lego911 http://www.flickr.com/photos/29987108@N02/8551355058/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/29987108@N02/">lego911</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29987108@N02/8551355058/" title="Ferrari LaFerrari - Revised - Front 1/4 view"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8098/8551355058_8d97ba9cbe_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Ferrari LaFerrari - Revised - Front 1/4 view" /></a></p> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 02:00:46 -0700 2013-03-12T20:00:46-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (lego911) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8551355058 Ferrari LaFerrari - Revised - Front 1/4 view lego911 auto italy car model italian lego geneva geneve ferrari hybrid coupe supercar v12 moc berlinetta kers miniland 2013 laferrari lego911 http://www.flickr.com/photos/29987108@N02/8551355070/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/29987108@N02/">lego911</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29987108@N02/8551355070/" title="Ferrari LaFerrari - Revised - Rear 3/4 view"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8248/8551355070_c8076c116b_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Ferrari LaFerrari - Revised - Rear 3/4 view" /></a></p> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 02:00:46 -0700 2013-03-12T20:00:46-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (lego911) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8551355070 Ferrari LaFerrari - Revised - Rear 3/4 view lego911 auto italy car model italian lego geneva geneve ferrari hybrid coupe supercar v12 moc berlinetta kers miniland 2013 laferrari lego911 http://www.flickr.com/photos/29987108@N02/8532733631/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/29987108@N02/">lego911</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29987108@N02/8532733631/" title="Marmon S I X T E E N - Victoria Club Coupe - 1931 + 491 CID V16"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8516/8532733631_2bfabe009a_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Marmon S I X T E E N - Victoria Club Coupe - 1931 + 491 CID V16" /></a></p> <p>S I X T E E N<br /> <br /> More than eight, and more than twelve. Sixteen cylinders defines the grandest production engines to grace an automobile.<br /> <br /> Although Cadillac got there first (by a year), the Marmon Sixteen is, perhaps, the greater. Both engines had a 4 inch stroke, but the Marmon had an additional 1/8th inch in bore (3 1/8th inch) for a total capacity advantage of 490.8 CID vs 452.8 CID.<br /> <br /> However, the Marmon also boasted a compression ratio of 6.00:1 vs the Cadillac 5.50:1, the highest in the industry. And, if that was not all, the engine was also entirely cast in aluminium for a distinct weight advantage.<br /> <br /> Maximum power was 200 bhp vs 165 for the Cadillac, and 380-400 lb.ft of torque. Driving even this colossal car up hills like no other.<br /> <br /> The engine did not only power luxury automobiles, but also found its way into a race car and the winner of the first Indianapolis 500.<br /> <br /> The downside is that this magnificent automobile should find itself being launched into a world which had just seen the Wall St Crash of 1929, and he.ading into the Great Depression.<br /> <br /> By May 1st, 1931 the company was in receivership. And Marmon existed only in history books.<br /> <br /> This 1931 Marmon Sixteen and V16 engine have been built for Flickr LUGNuts 64th Build Challenge, - 'Mad Motor Skills!' - focusing on the engines of our favourite rides, be they car, bike or truck.</p> Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:52:30 -0800 2013-03-06T19:32:50-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (lego911) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8532733631 Marmon S I X T E E N - Victoria Club Coupe - 1931 + 491 CID V16 <p>S I X T E E N<br /> <br /> More than eight, and more than twelve. Sixteen cylinders defines the grandest production engines to grace an automobile.<br /> <br /> Although Cadillac got there first (by a year), the Marmon Sixteen is, perhaps, the greater. Both engines had a 4 inch stroke, but the Marmon had an additional 1/8th inch in bore (3 1/8th inch) for a total capacity advantage of 490.8 CID vs 452.8 CID.<br /> <br /> However, the Marmon also boasted a compression ratio of 6.00:1 vs the Cadillac 5.50:1, the highest in the industry. And, if that was not all, the engine was also entirely cast in aluminium for a distinct weight advantage.<br /> <br /> Maximum power was 200 bhp vs 165 for the Cadillac, and 380-400 lb.ft of torque. Driving even this colossal car up hills like no other.<br /> <br /> The engine did not only power luxury automobiles, but also found its way into a race car and the winner of the first Indianapolis 500.<br /> <br /> The downside is that this magnificent automobile should find itself being launched into a world which had just seen the Wall St Crash of 1929, and he.ading into the Great Depression.<br /> <br /> By May 1st, 1931 the company was in receivership. And Marmon existed only in history books.<br /> <br /> This 1931 Marmon Sixteen and V16 engine have been built for Flickr LUGNuts 64th Build Challenge, - 'Mad Motor Skills!' - focusing on the engines of our favourite rides, be they car, bike or truck.</p> lego911 auto usa classic car club america 1931 vintage model lego render victoria cadillac 64 depression coupe challenge sixteen cad lugnuts moc v16 ldd miniland marmon wallstreetcrash lego911 madmotorskills 491cid