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1964/65 Novi Special

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 novi

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; 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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