Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-02-20

its makers as the Worlds Greatest
Light Six" and judging from the
crowds that have gathered about it
and the interest displayed in it, this
car is considered not only unusual
but revolutionary in its design.
The new Light Six ranks as the
first car at its price equipped with
cord tires, which today are on all of
the most expensive motor cars. AS a
matter of fact numerous features of
high priced motor cars are to be
found in the Studebaker Light Six.
A hurried inspection at the show
gives only slight conception Of how
much class this new car really has.
1t looks great deal longer than it is
because of the rakish cut of the body.
The high, narrow radiator is particu-
larly pleasing and the lines OF the
lustrous black enamelled body are
low and graceful viewed from any
angle. Even the wind shield is tipped
at a clever angle and the tenders have
a neat hug which is convincing.
Outstanding features are such lit
tie things not usually found in cars OF
this price. like plate glass oval win
dows in rear of distinctive Gypsy
top. outside lights, limousine foot
board and other luxurious trimmings.
The upholstery is of genuine leather
and both drivers compartment and
tonneau have plenty Of leg room. The
seats are big, deep and comfortable,
and the instrument board is well ar
ranged for the convenience of the
driver. In fact, when you slide in
under the wheel you are Immediately
delighted with the accessibility of
clutch pedal. brake. accelerator and
starter, while big easily handled
steering wheel makes you feel that
you could drive the ca rail- day with
out any discomfort
OF 112-inch wheel base. the new
Studebaker has 40-horse power six
cylinder motor, and the car weighs
complete but 2400 pounds. Cord tires
are 32x4 inches and wheels are steel
felloed.
So perfectly is the new car balanced
that the chassis can be either halved
or quaYtered, and each section will
show the same weight. Because OF this
If uniOhf tho
Studebaker Light Six in severe tests
preceding its announcement proved its
ability to hold the road at speeds un-
der conditions where heavier, less
scientifically balanced cars showed
tendency toward sidesway.
Other outstanding and exceptional
features in the new car are numerous.
The motor OF 3 u Inch bore by Il
inch stroke, with aluminium detacha-
BILE head, is notable not only for its ac-
feasibility and clean cut design, but
also for its truly wonderful economy.
This economy is secured by means OF
a unique feature which converts every
drop OF gasoline into power with no
possibility OF waste. and the perform
ance and general efficiency of the new
car are in consequence remarkable.
A feature for which a patent appli-
cation has been made, the internal hot
spot which surrounds each spark
plug, secures better vaporization,
hotter fuel greater economy and bet
ter combustion. All these result from
the fact that the incoming gas, after
being thoroughly vaporized by pass
ing over the hot combustion chamber,
hits this unjacketed hot spot the in
slant it gets through the inlet valve.
This hot spot is controlled and never
becomes excessively hot. Part OF the
intake manifold is in contact with the
water manifold. The flow OF cold
water is faster as the speed OF the