Perrier-Cadillac Type 2
Another 'multibank' was the Perrier-Cadillac Type 2, that linked three Cadillac V8 engines via a gearcase to a common, single output shaft. Dry sump engine with an external oil tank and scavenge pumps in the common trough. It was used to power the Australian AC3 tank. The engines were timed to provide the smoothness of a 24 cylinder engine. Invention and manufacture were more or less contemporaneous with the Chrysler multibank. Maybe they all read that article as part of their individual research?
Mike
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