| 词条 | Cornelian automobile |
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The Cornelian was a 1914 American automobile built expressly for racing. It had chain drive and was the smallest such configuration to be raced at the Indianapolis Speedway.[1] ManufactureThe 1914 Cornelian was manufactured by Howard E. Blood (of the Allegan, Michigan-based Blood Brothers Machine Company), who had joined forces with Swiss racecar driver Louis Chevrolet. Chevrolet used a Cornelian to qualify for the 1915 Indy 500 race, with a qualifying speed of {{convert|81.01|mph|km/h|3|abbr=on}}. Chevrolet did not finish the race, having to drop out on the 77th lap when an engine valve failed (he placed 20th in the results).[2] However, the appearance was good for business, and orders came into Blood's office. However, only a few units had been produced[3] when Blood halted production. The cycle car was powered by a 4 Cylinder Sterling engine [4] and boasted a light weight of {{convert|500|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} displacing 103 cubic inches (1.7 L). The automobile body was monocoque; the rear wheels had independent suspension, and the front wheels were mounted on a Transverse leaf spring front suspension with a solid axle. The Indy 500 museum has one of these vehicles on display. References1. ^http://vtauto.org/magicmotoring.php?ID=78 Vermont Auto Enthusiasts website, accessed 3 November 2009 2. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.indy500.com/news/story.php?story_id=1372 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2006-06-24 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060508014430/http://www.indy500.com/news/story.php?story_id=1372 |archivedate=2006-05-08 |df= }} INDY 500 website 3. ^One reference states that "less than 20" units were built; another says that production was halted at 100 units 4. ^http://www.museumofamericanspeed.com/RS/SR/Alternate/17/4497~3_L_15ba0220.JPG External links
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