Repco v8

Jack Brabham approached Repco to develop a suitable engine, and together they decided to base the SOHC design on Oldsmobile Jetfire 2ci block with six cylinder-head studs per cylinder. The ’World Championship winning engine. It produces 4horsepower, 5Nm (4lb-ft) of torque and a wonderful sound thanks to its flat-plane crankshaft. The Bwas designed for a Repco Fengine. The idea was to race the car at national events as well as the hours of Le Mans and international competitions.

The car made its debut on 6th at Silverstone showing its potential with a victory and breaking the outright lap record. Sadly it was also very unreliable and the following year, Brabham dropped the motor in favour of the Cosworth V8. Heron heads were use with. The link below takes one to an article about the development of this engine.

Interestingly, there is a Jack Brabham connection with the project. The cylinder heads appear to be styled on the early 6style Repco Vheads but there is no mention of Repco. Graham Hill also present. Interior shots of the Repco -Brabham Engineering works. Engines at various stages of modification and bench tests.

Discount applies to full retail price. Cannot be used in conjunction with other offers. Instea the existing BTchassis was modified for the job. Only one BTwas built.

Repco Brabham 7series litre quad cam Vengine in the Matich SRsports car. Repco had been involved in Australian motor racing many years prior to the association with Brabham. When the Phil Irving designed “new” head castings became available – they were adjusted and fitted by Dale Koennecke in the build and although the engine was a tight fit in the McLaren – the resultant power to weight ratio was quite acceptable and the mid range torque was more than a Repco-Holden 500hp V8. Just enter your number plate. Quite the same.

Repco VMuscle Car U-Drive Quench your need for a thrill at Highlands with the VMuscle Car U-Drive experience. L V custom built production based race car. The limited time forced the Australian team to use the chassis of the BT19. The Repco engine did not have the same power as the Ferrari engine, but proved lighter and more reliable. A small but amazing group of engineering minds did the rest.

It would take a whole book to explain what happened. Providing modified engines for the Brabham Tasman cars they were looking for a replacement for the Climax engines that they were currently using. Repco is an Australian company, specializing in aftermarket parts and accessories for cars.

The name is an abbreviation for RE placement P arts CO mpany. Our extensive range of car exhaust components means you will find exactly what you are looking for at Repco. Brabham had a successful racing firm in Australia called Repco , and his Repco -Brabham engines were winning many Formula races around the world.