The Carter Twin Engine Automobile & The Carter Motor Car Corporation

Two engines under one hood must have been an engineering nightmare. The engines could be run separately or both together, driving the rear wheels at the same time. The two four cylinder engine developed 35-40 horsepower each for a total of 70 horsepower. Each motor had individual ignition, carburetor, lubrication and clutch mechanism. The Carter Twin Engine automobile also had independent duplex radiators. Final drive was by a single shaft. When one engine was running the driver did not have to leave his seat to start the second, a small foot lever would throw in the clutch and the Carter automobile instantly responds to the increased horsepower.

1908 Carter Twin Engine

In the 1908 advertisement above and below claims made included "Absolute Reliability, Economy, durability, Power and Speed are the merits found in all Carter Twin-Engine Cars". Another claim made - "The Twin-Engine principle is adopted by the Navy Departments of the world". The advantage of twin engine have long been recognized for marine service, and the safeguard against absolute breakdown.

1908 Carter Twin Engine Advertisement

In 1909 the Carter Twin Engine automobile sales failed to meet expectations and The Carter Motor Car Corporation reorganized to produce the Washington automobile.

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