290L for big show
8th July 1977, Page 19
8th July 1977
Page 19
Page 19, 8th July 1977
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THE Scottish motor show at Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, in November, will see the debut of the '12 version of the RollsRoyce 290 engine.
As with the 265L, the 290L has had the maximum speed dropped from 2,100 to 1,900rprn while' retaining the same power output of 216kW (290bhp).
This has had the effect of raising the maximum torque to 1,100Nm (8761bft) at 1,25Orpm.
The different rating has been achieved by a change to the fuel injection specification and a different turbocharger match,
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