The Birth of American Muscle: The Story of The Liberty V-12 Engine
About this episode
This episode explores the history and significance of the Liberty V-12 airplane engine, a key development in American automotive history.
The history of the famed Liberty V-12 airplane engine, a 450hp beast from WWI that gave rise to the idea of American Muscle. A patriotic effort and an engineering marvel, it was the best engine in the world when it was developed.
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