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==Variants== '''Centaurus I''' β {{cvt|2000|hp|kW}}, two-speed full/medium [[supercharger]] and left-hand tractor drive. Run on 100 [[Octane rating|octane]] fuel.{{sfnp|Lumsden|1994|p=125}} '''Centaurus IV''' β {{cvt|2300|hp|kW}}, two-speed medium/full supercharger and rigid mounting.{{sfnp|Lumsden|1994|p=125}} '''Centaurus V''' β {{cvt|2500|hp|kW}}, two-speed full/medium supercharger with cropped [[impeller]]s. The '''Centaurus VI''' was similar to the Centaurus V with master connecting rods in cylinder numbers 7 and 8. The '''Centaurus VIII''' was similar to the Centaurus VI with methanol/water fittings.{{sfnp|Lumsden|1994|p=125}} '''Centaurus VII''' β {{cvt|2400|hp|kW}}, two-speed medium/full supercharger and rigid mounting.{{sfnp|Lumsden|1994|p=125}} '''Centaurus IX''' β {{cvt|2500|hp|kW}}, and '''Centaurus XI''' were similar to the Centaurus VII. The '''Centaurus X''' was similar to the Centaurus IX with methanol/water fittings.{{sfnp|Lumsden|1994|pp=125β126}} '''Centaurus XII''' β {{cvt|2300|hp|kW}}, was a development of the Centaurus IV with twin-turbine entry supercharger, redesigned propeller reduction gear and Hobson-[[Royal Aircraft Establishment|RAE]] injector and vertically mounted [[starter motor]]. The '''Centaurus XV''' was a development of the Centaurus VII with flexible mounting.{{sfnp|Lumsden|1994|p=126}} '''Centaurus XVIII''' β {{cvt|2470|hp|kW}}, was similar to the Centaurus XV.{{sfnp|Lumsden|1994|p=126}} '''Centaurus XX''' β {{cvt|2360|hp|kW}}, a dual-installation engine for the [[Bristol Brabazon]], similar to the Centaurus 57.{{sfnp|Lumsden|1994|p=126}} '''Centaurus 57''' β {{cvt|2470|hp|kW}}, a development of the Centaurus XII with modified supercharger and injector. The '''Centaurus 58''' was a modified Centaurus 57, and the '''Centaurus 59''' was a modified Centaurus 58 with a flexible mounting.{{sfnp|Lumsden|1994|p=126}} '''Centaurus 70''' β {{cvt|2470|hp|kW}}, a modified Centaurus 57 with single-speed medium supercharger. The '''Centaurus 71''' was a lightened Centaurus 70 with [[torquemeter]]-type reduction gear and {{cvt|150|hp|kW}} accessory drive.{{sfnp|Lumsden|1994|p=127}} '''Centaurus 100''' β {{cvt|2470|hp|kW}}, a modified Centaurus 57 with two-speed full/medium supercharger and methanol/water injector. The '''Centaurus 130''' was a civil model, modified from the Centaurus 100 with single-speed medium supercharger.{{sfnp|Lumsden|1994|p=127}} '''Centaurus 160''' β {{cvt|2625|hp|kW}}, two-speed full/medium supercharger, a front cover suitable for braking propeller, front ignition, {{cvt|150|hp|kW}} accessory drive, improved sleeve timing and dynamic suspension mounting. The '''Centaurus 161''' was a Centaurus 160 with torquemeter-type reduction gear. The '''Centaurus 165''' was a Centaurus 161 with improved power section and methanol/water fittings.{{sfnp|Lumsden|1994|p=127}} '''Centaurus 170''' β {{cvt|2625|hp|kW}}, a development of the Centaurus 160 with single-speed medium supercharger. The '''Centaurus 171''' was a Centaurus 170 with torquemeter-type reduction gear. The '''Centaurus 173''' was a Centaurus 171 with methanol/water injection and accessory drive. The '''Centaurus 175''' was a Centaurus 173 with modified valve port timings and reduced boost.{{sfnp|Lumsden|1994|p=127}} '''Centaurus 373''' β {{cvt|2370|hp|kW}}, a modified Centaurus 173.{{sfnp|Lumsden|1994|p=127}} '''Centaurus 568''' β {{cvt|2470|hp|kW}}, a civil engine with two-speed full/medium supercharger modified from the Centaurus 58.{{sfnp|Lumsden|1994|p=127}} '''Centaurus 630''' β {{cvt|2450|hp|kW}}, civil engine with single-speed medium supercharger, a front cover suitable for braking propeller, front ignition, {{cvt|150|hp|kW}} accessory drive, improved sleeve timing and dynamic suspension mounting. The '''Centaurus 631''' was a Centaurus 630 with torquemeter-type reduction gear.{{sfnp|Lumsden|1994|p=127}} '''Centaurus 660''' β {{cvt|2625|hp|kW}}, civil engine with two-speed full/medium supercharger, a front cover suitable for braking propeller, front ignition, {{cvt|150|hp|kW}} accessory drive, improved sleeve timing and dynamic suspension mounting. The '''Centaurus 661''' was a Centaurus 660 with torquemeter-type reduction gear. The '''Centaurus 662''' was a Centaurus 660 with methanol/water injection for improved takeoff power, the '''Centaurus 663''' was a Centaurus 662 with torquemeter-type reduction gear.{{sfnp|Lumsden|1994|p=128}}
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