Several people have mentioned this.

Note a turbo charger is shown.
The oil drain back from the turbo will be improved.

I would be surprised if the patent office gave them
a patent. Too trivial IMHO.

Here is a jpg with the new configuration and simply rotated
180 degrees.

I can only see one or two advantages.

When the oil drains back from cooling the rotors it has
a cooler passage. it will also warm the cool side of the
engine which is a good thing. Reduces the banana effect.

The hot Cat is located above the passenger seat foot well
instead of down by the drivers feet. This is an advantage
for the driver leading to more foot room.

There is a bit more length required for the intake so
that may lead to a more compact installation in a car.

I can't see how any of that will improve the BSFC.

Perhaps heating the intake with the hot oil will improve
evaporation of the fuel as it does in the Lycoming aircraft
engine.



Paul Lamar

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