History of the diesel car developments (Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Peugeot/Citroën, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Volkswagen Group) There were also small diesel engines produced in England by British Leyland and Perkins. For reasons of economy the petrol BMC "B" series engine was dieselised and produced in capacities of 1.5 and 1.8 litres. Perkins produced the 4.99, 4.107 and 4.108 engines all of which were extremely reliable. Later BL produced the five main bearing "O" series engine which was extremely strong. Petrol turbo variants could make 200HP and the engine was ideal for converting to a diesel. In fact, the 1988 Austin-Rover MDi unit (also known as the 'Perkins
Kansas City Motor Car Company these has survived. The August 9, 1906 issue of The Automobile twice mentions the Kansas City Motor Car Company in the News and Trade Miscellany section, first they report on a possible race car: "Plans for a big racing car are said to be under consideration by the Kansas City Motor Car Company in Kansas City, Mo." The magazine goes on to cover the upcoming two ton commercial wagon test run: "On August 15 the Kansas City Motor Car Company of Kansas City, Mo will start a two ton commercial wagon on a test run from Buffalo, N.Y., to Boston