Sauer S 2700 UL

Sauer S 2700UL
Type Horizontally opposed piston engine
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Sauer Flugmotorenbau GmbH
Major applications Experimental Aircraft
Developed from Volkswagen Wasserboxer engine

The Sauer S 2700 UL were a 4 stroke aircraft engine for homebuilt aircraft[1][2]

Design and development

The engine is based on the Volkswagen Wasserboxer engine. It is extensively modified for aircraft use and all the parts are custom made. These engines are derived from the certified engines produced by the same manufacturer and used in several motorgliders and small aircraft.[1] This particular engine must be one of the largest displacement VW conversions that have been built, but it is unknown if it ever entered production.

Specifications (S 2700 UL)

General characteristics

Components

  • Valvetrain: Single overhead exhaust valve, single overhead inlet valve per cylinder
  • Fuel system: Bing carburetor with altitude compensation
  • Fuel type: min 98 RON
  • Cooling system: Air-cooled

Performance

See also

Sauer engines

References

  1. ^ a b [1], Sauer Flugmotorenbau GmbH
  2. ^ Old Sauer web page, Old Sauer.