Curtiss V8

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Detailed specifications and information

Name	Curtiss V8
Country
Introduced
Source	Wikidata
Retrieved At	2026-11-02
Region
City
Manufacturer	Glenn Curtiss Source
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Location
Mass
Height
Width
Length
Engine	[ edit ] Source
Power	40 hp (30 kW) @ 1,800 RPM [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Source
Brakes	Rear v brake [ 4 ] Source
Transmission	Direct drive Shaft and rear hub bevel Source
Weight	275 lb (125 kg) [ 3 ] ( wet ) Source
Wheelbase	64 in (1.6 m) Source
Fuel Tank	2.5 US gal (9.5 L) [ 4 ] Source
Dimensions	Wheelbase: 64 in (1.6 m) Source

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Section	Label	Value	Source Url
Curtiss V-8	Engine	Curtiss B-8 : 269 cu in (4,410 cc), dual carburetor , 90° F-head V-8 [ 1 ] [ 2 ]	Source
Curtiss V-8	Power	40 hp (30 kW) @ 1,800 RPM [ 2 ] [ 3 ]	Source
Curtiss V-8	Transmission	Direct drive Shaft and rear hub bevel	Source
Curtiss V-8	Frame type	Steel tubing	Source
Curtiss V-8	Brakes	Rear v brake [ 4 ]	Source
Curtiss V-8	Tires	26 in (660 mm) [ 5 ]	Source
Curtiss V-8	Wheelbase	64 in (1.6 m)	Source
Curtiss V-8	Dimensions	L : 7 ft 10 in (2.4 m) [ 3 ] W : 2 ft 3 in (0.7 m) [ 3 ] H : 3 ft (0.9 m) [ 3 ]	Source
Curtiss V-8	Weight	275 lb (125 kg) [ 3 ] ( wet )	Source
Curtiss V-8	Fuel capacity	2.5 US gal (9.5 L) [ 4 ]	Source

Manufacturer	Glenn Curtiss
Assembly	1906
Class	Speed record challenger
Engine	Curtiss B-8 : 269 cu in (4,410 cc), dual carburetor , 90° F-head V-8 [ 1 ] [ 2 ]
Bore / stroke	3.625 in × 3.25 in (92.1 mm × 82.6 mm) [ 1 ]
Top speed	136 mph (219 km/h) [ 2 ]
Power	40 hp (30 kW) @ 1,800 RPM [ 2 ] [ 3 ]
Ignition type	Battery ignition , jump-spark
Transmission	Direct drive Shaft and rear hub bevel
Frame type	Steel tubing
Brakes	Rear v brake [ 4 ]
Tires	26 in (660 mm) [ 5 ]
Wheelbase	64 in (1.6 m)
Dimensions	L : 7 ft 10 in (2.4 m) [ 3 ] W : 2 ft 3 in (0.7 m) [ 3 ] H : 3 ft (0.9 m) [ 3 ]
Weight	275 lb (125 kg) [ 3 ] ( wet )
Fuel capacity	2.5 US gal (9.5 L) [ 4 ]

Manufacturer	Glenn Curtiss
Last sourced	2026-11-02