7.8K views · 84 reactions | This week's Weird Engine Wednesday looks at the Split Cycle Scuderi engine. In theory, the Split Cycle engine has twice as many power strokes as a standard Otto-cycle engine at a given RPM. But you're using twice as many cylinders to do it, as well. Unfortunately, the Scuderi has been bogged with legal trouble during development. | EngineLabs | Facebook

The turbocharged Scuderi engine—split-cycle tech that makes traditional engines look outdated ⚙️🔥 #fblifestyle #EngineTechnology #MechanicalEngineering #Turbocharged #AutoInnovation #USAEngineering #PerformancePower | Mechanical Engineering

68K views · 1.5K reactions | KICK SAVE AND A BEAUTY, COURTESY OF ROB SCUDERI! Everyone can breathe a sigh of relief. | Pittsburgh Penguins | Facebook

The Scuderi Engine was a bold innovation with a split-cycle design that promised better fuel efficiency and fewer emissions. It even used compressed air for regenerative braking, catching the interest of companies like Daimler and Honda. By 2009, prototypes sparked excitement, raising millions in funding and securing hundreds of patents. But by 2015, the dream fell apart. Lawsuits, SEC fines, and accusations of mismanagement stopped it in its tracks. Was it too complex, poorly executed, or just