The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-11-30
New Model Has Unusual Speed
and Acceleration 49, Will
Make From IS to so Miles
an Hour With Ease-2O to
80 Miles Per Gallon Of Cas-
Four Wheel Brakes

AlICT SlA llOUtuS VI soy uS6 s0s"
ing but saving wood" Henry Ford
today announced the specifications
of the new Ford car which succeeds
his famous Model T. A bare listing
of those specifications presents a
picture of an automobile that IN
performance, appearance and me-
chanical features has heretofore
been associated with considerably
higher price class.
Unusual speed and acceleration
are among the outstanding features
of the new car. It is announced as
being able to make IS to 90 miles
an hour, with ease. In recent tests
it has made even more without dill
ficulty. What is more important
it, is stated that when travelling at
such speeds, it holds the road easily,
and with comfort to driver and pas
sengers. 1t is also stated with
equal positiveness. however, that it
performs in an equally spectacular
manner on bad roads. In its design
Mr.. Ford has held to his original
idea of a car which can meet all
conditions and types OF roads.
Quick Acccleration
Approaching the constantly in
creasing Importance of acceleration,
the Ford Motor company has given
a great deal of study to this feature
Of the new car. In high gear tests
with two passengers in a Tudor Sc
dan it has shown an acceleratlon OF
from. 5 to Is miles an hour in 8 IL
seconds.
The new Ford car also introduces
q new type Of four-wheel brakes.
An exclusive Ford development,
they are of the mechanical. shoe
expanding type, and are self cen
tcring. The brake pedal and the
hand brake each operates al Tour
brakes. It is stated that this is
the most reliable and simplest type
of four-wheel brake, and also the
easiest to adjust, Ill adjustments
being made from the outside with
out removing any parts.
An engine that is practically VI
brationless develops 20 horsepower
at 1900 revolutions per minute
This low revolution speed in ratio t.
the high horsepower is illustrative
of the unusual efficiency Of the en-
CINE. Also, it means longer life
the lower engine speed insurin.
less wear on engine parts. Thu
low revolution speed Is also , sub
stantial factor in lessening vibra
ton. The bore is 3 7-8 inches
stroke 4 Ia inches. The UNUSUAL,
large crankshaft, which is bot
statically and dynamically balanced
weighs % pounds. This balancing
combined with the lightness o
aluminium alloy pictons, furthe
combines to reduce vibration and in
crease riding and driving comfort
Unusually Quiet
In addition to freedom from vibra
ton it is announced that the car ]
unusually quiet. great deal Of at
tention having ben paid to this Tea
ture by the Ford engineers. In tn
engine, the timing geaW are mad
of bakelized fabric, which is mucl
quieter than metal. The cams o.
the camshaft have been so designed
as to prevent valve clicking.
The coachwork of the AR is d
distinctive as it's performance
There is noticeable European
touch in line and contour. It il
not only designed TO- exterior beau
ty, but has as we'll the interior room
mess, convenience and luxuriou
appointments to be found in mucl
higher priced automobiles. On a
instrument board Of satin-finshe
nickel are mounted the speedome
ter, gasoline gauge, ammeter an
ignition lock, with . dashlight i
the center. The new military-typ
sun visor, with crown roof an
round corners. are features Of tn
closed models. Unusually marrow
pillars and very wide doors an
windows give maximum vision
Nickeled radiator shell and head
lamps further accentuate The ex
terror attractiveness, while choice
Of four colors in py:oxylin finis
are offered
Only One Coil
Simplicity in design has ais
been carried to the ignition. Their
is only one coil, in . waterproof
case. There are 10 vibrators to I'D
just, and no exposed cables to wor
loose or short circuit from water
The distributor is located in a read
lily accessible position on top Of til
engine.
Centrifugal water pump, larg
radiator and airplane propeller-typ
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