Miller Cycle research
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The Miller Cycle, developed by Ralph H. Miller, varies the final compression temperature in four-cycle engines, thereby decreasing mechanical loading and enhancing thermal efficiency. Several projects in Japan have researched this principle. The latest research is being conducted at Honda Motor Co.
Publication Name: Road & Track
Subject: Automobiles
ISSN: 0035-7189
Year: 1993
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Toyota's Century: Japan's first production V-12 car
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Toyota has launched its newest model, the new Toyota Century, which is considered as Japan's first production V-12 powered car. The model's features include a type 1GZ-FE engine which complements an electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transmission, anti-braking system and six airbags.
Publication Name: Road & Track
Subject: Automobiles
ISSN: 0035-7189
Year: 1997
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MOCKBA Formula 1 project
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Lev Shogourov of Russia once headed an attempt by that country to enter Formula One racing. Shogourov worked at the Moskvitch plant in Moscow and led a team of engineers and designers that manufactured a racing car, but the project failed by the end of 1965.
Publication Name: Road & Track
Subject: Automobiles
ISSN: 0035-7189
Year: 1993
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