Continental O-470
| O-470 | |
|---|---|
| Preserved Continental O-470-11 on display at the Tokorozawa Aviation Museum | |
| Type | Piston aero-engine |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Teledyne Continental Motors |
| First run | 1950 |
| Major applications | |
| Manufactured | 1953–1986 |
The Continental O-470 engine is a family of carbureted and fuel-injected six-cylinder, horizontally opposed, air-cooled aircraft engines that were developed especially for use in light aircraft by Continental Motors. Engines designated "IO" are fuel-injected.
The family also includes the E165, E185, E225 and the E260 engines, and several specialty variants. It has been in production since 1950.