Chevrolet Standard Six

Chevrolet Standard Six

Manufacturer	General Motors
Production	1933–1936
Body style	2-door coupe 2-door rumble seat coupe 4-door coach
Layout	FR layout
Engine	206.8 cu in (3.389 L) I6 181 cu in (2.97 L) I6
Wheelbase	107.0 in (2,718 mm) 109.0 in (2,769 mm)(1936)[1]
Related	Chevrolet Master Six

The Chevrolet Standard Six was launched in 1933 as a lower priced alternative to the 1932 Chevrolet that was renamed the Master Six from 1933.^[2] It was advertised as the cheapest six-cylinder enclosed car on the market.^[3]

The Standard Six was offered in three body styles all on a 107 inch wheelbase: coach, coupe and coupe with rumble seat. All bodies were by Fisher and featured 'no-draft ventilation'. All models were powered by a 181 cu in (2,970 cc) six-cylinder valve-in-head engine producing 60 bhp (45 kW; 61 PS) at 3,000 rpm and 125 lb·ft (169 N·m) of torque^[4] giving the car a top speed of between 65–70 mph. The engine first appeared in a Chevrolet in 1928. It had full instrumentation.^[5]

In 1935, a larger 206.8 cu in (3,389 cc) six-cylinder engine was offered, producing 74 bhp (55 kW; 75 PS) at 3,200 rpm and 150 lb·ft (203 N·m) of torque.

For 1936, the Standard Six received a wide range of improvements and a wider choice of body styles including cabriolet and sports sedan versions, and built on a new box-girder frame and a wheel base of 109 inches.^[6] The engine now produced 79 bhp (59 kW; 80 PS) at 3,200 rpm and 156 lb·ft (212 N·m) of torque. The spare wheel moved from its external rear trunk location to a new compartment under the trunk. Brakes were 11-in drums.^[1]

The Standard Six was discontinued for 1937 when the Master range was joined by the new Master Deluxe.^[7]

References

1. ^ ^{a b} "Directory Index: Chevrolet/1936_Chevrolet/1936_Chevrolet_Brochure". Oldcarbrochures.com. http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/static/NA/Chevrolet/1936_Chevrolet/1936_Chevrolet_Brochure/1936%20Chevrolet-15.html. Retrieved 2011-11-20. 
2. ^ "GM Heritage Center 1933 information sheet" (PDF). http://www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-heritage-archive/docs/Chevrolet/1933-Chevrolet.pdf. Retrieved 2011-11-20. 
3. ^ The Tuscaloosa News - Mar 12, 1933 pg11
4. ^ "GM Heritage Center 1935 information sheet" (PDF). http://www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-heritage-archive/docs/Chevrolet/1935-Chevrolet.pdf. Retrieved 2011-11-20. 
5. ^ "1934 Chevy Owner's Manual". Chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com. http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/chevyowner/34om15.htm. Retrieved 2011-11-20. 
6. ^ "GM Heritage Center 1936 information sheet" (PDF). http://www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-heritage-archive/docs/Chevrolet/1936-Chevrolet.pdf. Retrieved 2011-11-20. 
7. ^ by the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide (2007-09-19). "How Stuff Works". Auto.howstuffworks.com. http://auto.howstuffworks.com/1937-1939-chevrolet1.htm. Retrieved 2011-11-20.