Entries at annual running of 500-mi International Classic, at motor speedway, May 30, 1957; trends in design show narrower, smaller, lower and lighter cars; new engine specifications in effect; Speedway cut piston displacement from 274 to 256 cu in. for nonsupercharged and 183 to 171 cu in. for supercharged engines; illustrated description of some of 22 new car entries.


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    Title :

    New cars and engines pep up Indianapolis 500


    Additional title:

    Automotive Industries


    Contributors:
    Kay, R.R. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1957


    Size :

    5 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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