Technik Museum Sinsheim Brutus
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Background

Brutus is an aero-engined car. It is powered by a water-cooled 46.9-litre (2,862 cu in) BMW V12 aircraft engine, which produces between 490–550 hp (370–410 kW) @ 1530 rpm, but can produce a maximum of 750 hp (560 kW) @ 1700 rpm for shorts bursts of one minute, and is mated to a 1907/1908 American LaFrance chassis.

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