S8 (1928)


​Model Specifications
          Type           S8
          No. of Cylinders           8
          Bore           60 mm
          Stroke           88 mm
          Capacity           1,991
          Horsepower/RPM           45 / 2,600
          Valves           Side valve
          Top Speed           85 kph
          No. Produced           380
          No. Surviving           1
In a bold move considering the difficult economic situation and increasing fuel prices in Germany in 1928, Stoewer, together with Horsch, were the first to introduce an 8-cylinder car to the German market.  In fact, in 1928 Stoewer introduced four different models each having a straight-8 engine of different size. The S8 was the smallest of the four options and it was only produced for one year while the slightly larger S10 continued for second year. These engines were all designed by Bernhard Stoewer in cooperation with Fritz Fiedler who also assisted Horch in developing his 8-cylinder engine and who later was responsible for the famous BMW 328 sports car.
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