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Originally Posted by petrolhead611
Apparently Koenigsegg is working on an engine without a camshaft. Pneumatically operated valves were all the rage in the 1890's,; next we'll be having tiller steering(or its modern equivalent, sidestick).Hopefully external contracting band brakes won't be making a comeback on cars ; Dr Fred Lanchester's 1905 Disc brake invention will do nicely thank you.
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It's not that bad. Yes, some intake valves were opened by atmospheric pressure 120 years ago, but there was still a cam for the exhaust.