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Title	THE 1982 GMI SUPERMILEAGE EXPERIENCE
Accession No	00378186
Authors	RENFROE, D A; Henderson, B P
Journal Title	SAE Technical Paper Series
Corp. Authors / Publisher	Society of Automotive Engineers
Publication Date	19830000
Description	9 p.; Figures(11); References(3)
Abstract	GMI Engineering & Management Institute uses the SAE Supermileage Competition as a means of enhancing the design aspect of its engineering curriculum. The project is integrated into senior level courses and involves many students each year. GMI's 1982 effort emphasized maximizing engine efficiency via a re-designed combustion chamber, 12:1 compression ratio, and an overhead valve train. Chassis work centered upon minimum weight and drag losses. Official performance was 350 mpg. Engine starting difficulties and unforeseen chain drive reliability problems detracted from performance. Ambitious plans for 1983 include a complete new vehicle designed by 1982 veterans, and a re-designed version of GMI's 1982 car implemented by a new crew.
Supplemental Information	International Congress and Exposition, Detroit, Michigan, February 28-March 4, 1983.
TRT Terms	Automotive engineering ; Combustion chambers ; Compression ; Economic efficiency ; Vehicle design
Other Terms	Compression ratio; Efficiency
Report Number	SAE 830247; HS-034 750
Availability	Society of Automotive Engineers Find a library where document is available Order Document: http://worldcat.org/issn/01487191
Document Source	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
TRIS Files	HSL
Database	TRIS Online

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