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49 Cars To Present New Power Plants
Detroit AP reports 1949 car models will debut power plants with higher horsepower and compression. The Kettering engine promises one third lower fuel use, but 12.5 to 1 ratios require premium fuel not yet widely available. Engine blocks must withstand higher stress. minor brake redesigns anticipated. Unfilled auto orders reach up to 6 million despite war output. California trappers report over 1,000 licensed wildcat sightings last year.
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