Continental O-190

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The Continental C75 and C85 engines were made by Continental Motors in the 1940s, both sharing the US military designation O-190. Of flat-4 configuration, the engines produced 75 hp (56 kW) or 85 hp (63 kW) respectively.

The C75 was in production from 1943 to 1952, and the C85 from 1944 to 1970.

[edit] Applications

[edit] C75

[edit] C85

[edit] Specifications (C85)

General characteristics

  • Type: 4-cylinder air-cooled horizontally opposed aircraft piston engine
  • Bore: 4.0625 in (103 mm)
  • Stroke: 3.625 in (92 mm)
  • Displacement: 188 in³ (3.1 L)
  • Dry weight: 180 lb (81 kg)

Components

  • Cooling system: Air-cooled

Performance

  • Power output: 85 hp (63 kW) at 2,550 rpm

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