Re: [Amc-list] Amc-list Digest, Vol 9, Issue 52

[Wayne E LaMothe <superglider@xxxxxxxx>]

IIRC GM and AMC were jointly developing a rotary engine with GM having
the lead.  When GM pulled out of the deal due to fuel mileage issues AMC
could not afford to develop it on its own.

Wayne

 
On Thu, 20 Sep 2007 14:07:39 -0400 (EDT) adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich
Maker) writes:
> " From: Nolanatcamelot@xxxxxxx
> " 
> "  
> " In a message dated 9/19/2007 9:24:55 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
> 
> " amc-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
> " 
> " It is  generally accepted that the Pacer was originally designed 
> to be a
> " front  wheel drive automobile using the Curtis Wright Rotary 
> engine and  a
> " 
> " 
> " Confused am I ? Yes ! Curtis Wright Rotary engine  ?? I thought 
> the only 
> " rotary being considered was the Wankel.  In fact  I've never heard 
> of a Curtis 
> " Wright Rotary engine, but then I've been sheltered  all my life.  
> Please clarify. 
> 
> c-w had [and still has, afaik] the us / north american license to 
> make
> wankels.  that aside, i thought gm was going to make their own.  i
> don't know if the c-w deal was exclusive, requiring a sublicense or
> other special negotiation.
>
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