The E.R.E. 2.48 cc diesel was produced during 1948 and early 1949 by Henri Baigent of Bournemouth, a coastal community in Dorset, England. Baigent had previously been involved in the design and production of the B.M.P. 3.5 cc diesel. The E.R.E. name stood for "English Racing Engine", a clear poke at the then-famous E.R.A. ("English Racing Automobiles") full-sized racing cars.

The E.R.E. was a long-stroke crankshaft front rotary valve (FRV) plain bearing diesel. Its somewhat unusual layout reflected the fact that it was designed as much for tether car use as for model aircraft applications. Both aero and car versions of the engine were produced.

The E.R.E. was built to very high standards, but never achieved full series production status, being constructed to special order throughout without ever being advertised. Its development ceased in 1949 as Henri Bagient's focus switched from model engines to scale model cars, a genre in which he went on to become deservedly famous within the modelling community. Consequently, the engine is very rare today.

A full review and test of the E.R.E. 2.48 cc diesel will appear in due course on this website.