1926 Chrysler Six

H-60 Series 60

The Six is a rear wheel drive sedan/saloon car with a front placed engine, produced by Chrysler. The Chrysler Six belongs to the H-60 model family from Chrysler. It's powered courtesy of a naturally aspirated engine of 3 litre capacity. This unit features side valve valve gear, 6 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It produces 54 bhp (55 PS/40 kW) of power at 3000 rpm, and maximum torque of 152 N·m (112 lb·ft/15.5 kgm) at 1000 rpm. The engine transmits power to the wheels by means of a 3 speed manual gearbox. The claimed weight at the kerb is 1288 kg.
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Weight
1288 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
3 litre
Cylinders
6, Straight
Power
55 PS / 54 bhp / 40 kW @ 3000 rpm
Torque
152 Nm / 112 ft.lb / 15.5 kgm @ 1000 rpm

1926 Chrysler Six specifications

1926 Chrysler Six data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2769 mm	109 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length
Width
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio
Kerb weight	1288 kg	2840 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Chrysler
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 6
Capacity	3 litre 2955 cc (180.325 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	76.2 × 108 mm 3 × 4.25 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.71
Valve gear	side valve (SV) 2 valves per cylinder 12 valves in total
maximum power output	55 PS (54 bhp) (40 kW) at 3000 rpm
maximum torque	152 Nm (112 ft·lb) (15.5 kgm) at 1000 rpm
Specific output	13.6 kW/litre 18.5 ps/litre 18.3 bhp/litre 0.3 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	51.44 Nm/litre 0.62 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction	cast iron block
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	4.9:1
Fuel system	1 Stromberg carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	646.4 kPa (93.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	492.5 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 42.51 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 PS/kg 31.26 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 kW/kg 41.93 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 31.99 kg/kW 53.43 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	30 x 5.25
Tyres rear	30 x 5.25
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	3 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.60
general
Carfolio.com ID	102223
Production total
Model code	Series 60
Model family	H-60
RAC rating	21.6
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1926 Chrysler Six added 2002-11-11. Last modified 2014-11-22.