In
1938, Continental introduced the A50, an improved version of
their ground-breaking A40 of 1931. In early 1939, the A65
introduced refinements that allowed increased horsepower for the
same displacement.
The military designation for the A65 was the O-170. |
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| 4-cylinder, horizontally-opposed, air-cooled
piston engine |
| Displacement: 171 cubic inches (2.8 liters) |
| Bore x stroke: 3.875 x 3.625 inches |
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