Ed & Bud Winfield designed and built a 181 cubic inch
supercharged V-8 engine in 1938. It was arguably the most
advanced piston engine in the world. It was this engine that
became the famous Novi V-8 and powered a series of Novi Specials
at Indianapolis from the 1940's through the 1960's. Even after
the last Novi Special raced in 1965, the name has been associated
with speed and power. The Motorsports Museum and Hall of Fame of
America is proud to display the last ever Novi Special.
1964/65 NOVI SPECIAL
- Chassis:
- Ferguson 4 wheel drive
- Made in England
- Cost in 1964: $175,000
- Dimensions:
- Width: 72 inches
- Length: 166 inches
- Height: 28 inches
- Ground clearance: 3.75 inches
- Engine:
- Supercharged V-8
- 161 cubic inches
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- Maximum speed: 10,000 rpm redline
- Transmission:
- 4 speed
- Indianapolis 500 Race Record:
- Driver: Bobby Unser
Year: 1964:
Started 16th
Finished 31st
1 lap - Retired, accident
1965:
Started 8th
Finished 19th
69 laps - Retired, failed oil fitting
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