Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-11

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Advancement in the construc-
tlon of the small light car. so ably
built by several Of the most prom
incnt manufacturers in America, to
standards of quality and perform-
ancc which will present entirely new
advantages, seems likely within the
very near future.
This is the statement Of Sir Will
liam Let's, president of the Motor
Manufacturers and Trades, Ltd, of
England in prophecy based upon
an extensive study of traffic and
road conditions recently made by
him in this country.
"Great economy Of operation. ex-
trcme durability and added facil-
itics for safety in stopping will be
Characteristic features Of this new,
light production, he says.
In making this rather sweeping
statement am taking into consider
alton what the English and French
manufacturers have done III the past
few years, said Sir William. Be
cause | must be in constant touch
with motor car development through
out the world | have been able to
make Il close study of the require
ments put upon automobiles i'll
America
'r%During the past few years, cngi-
nccrs from the American factories
have been crossing to our side to
study the work which has been 90
ING on in our laboratories. | have
talked to many of these engineers
aud know that they are incorporat-
ing in their plans for the future.
the things which they have discov-
cred over here.
We have gone in for an era of
small cars, engineered to give ear
owners relief from our heavy taxa
tion which is based ON horsepower.
very economical in fuel consumption
to give us relief from the high cost
of fuel and surprisingly fast to meet
our driving requirements. Amcri
can engineers will adapt certain fca
lures of these ears to their own
ideas of design and construction.
"m America YOU will require
car that will perform on high gear
except under the most extreme con
ditionS. Your engineers will dcvcl-
op torque from the same motor di-
that we are using. Already
certain American engineers have
made very great steps along this
line. Higher torQue will give great
cr pulling power at slow motor
speeds and will be a pronounced
tactor i'll reducing gear shifting.
look for the light ear in America to
have the same commodious body
spaces which YOU have cnioycd~in
the past. The light car with a high
speed motor, capable of quick ac-
cclclation will speed up your traf.
fic lines materially but it will re
Quirc high development of the
four wheel brake. This will be an
factor in your newer
in light car design. y
1.-The condition of stable cquilib-
rum, or balance in the car will
probably result in lower slung
bodies than have vet been produced
in your great mass production of
light cars. Ii / were asked TO
describe the small light ear of the
future in America, | should say that
it will be materially different from
what YOU are building at the pre-
sent time.
"Withm Il wear, perhaps within
the next few months, expect Il"
see an Americah light ear capable
of speeds up to 60 miles an hour
with AN average fuel consumption
under ordinary conditions of around
80 miles to the gallon, This car
will be powered with Il four cyhndcr
engine Of small bore and long stroke.
This motor will be equipped with
Il drilled crank shaft and other me
chanica features of the finest quail
;ty and design. Your engineers
hG%e already told me this much. II
will bc lower in appearance than amy
car vet presented to the American
car buying public yet it will have
all the road clearance needed foi
any driving and the body will b,
as roomY. as any YOU have been ar.
customcd to. 1t will also be Il lew