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AUTO SHOW HAS
 MANY SURPRISES
Added Power and Brighter
 ColorS Keynote Of 1880 Cars

New York. Jan. 6 Pl-The stars of the 1880 automobile show, 325 models standing for review in Gran,l Central Palace, hum a theme song of power,
 Eyes catch striking colors, stream lining, and low-hung bodies. bun half the story of new monarchs Of the road lies concealed beneath hoods where engineers have cen tered their talent.
 Sixteen cylinders are introduced for the first time in American auto mobile history: there are norr eights than sizes: and where cylin- ders have not been added there are often larger bores or more com preSsion.
 Four Become Fights siN-cylinder motors, appear rs cights. Two are additions to lines of siXes. but the others are cights exclusively.
 Easier breathing for engines of greater power is reflected in larger carburctors, down-draft manifold systems, and heat control that IS either automatic or hand operated
 Efforts to wrcst the full energy from every drop of gasoline have been matched by new methods of oil usage. One maker introduces for the first time a part of the radi- ator partitioned off to cool the oil supply; others have new and lare- CT pumps to circulate the lubri- cant.
 Engine noise has been reduced anC isolated in many instances so 1t may not be carried back to pas scngcrs. Rubber blocks arc more generally used for engine mount inGs.
 Engine Cushion Device
 Road shocks are absorbed for one elGht-cylinder engine by the springs through q new device. a "synchron. izer." Anchored to the car frame. a rod runs through the crankcase to rocker arm which is moved slightly from side to side, prevent Ing outside shocks from communi- eating extreme motion to the en- zine.
 An air-cooled make introduces what IS called the first airplanc type motor.' The power plant was tested in an airplanc, substituting a propeller for the hywhccl and talk ing the ship into the air for straight and stunt flying.
 Aviation design influences not only motors but bodies. where smooth curves and smart lines reflect hidden power and less air resistance, Two t-Whoel-drlves, taking part for the first time in the annual fashion parade, are extremes in displayinc ground -huGging, air piercing trends.
 All models present units, rather than succession of parts fastened together. Tenders flare naturally from the bodies, many of which are Of mono-piecc construction. Wheels are smaller.
 Some bodies are not only "air mlndcd' but follow architectural styles, patterns being taken from modern skyscrapcr effects, with per pendicular lines and rcccsscs.
 All COlOrs Offered The automotiyc industry has made a paint pot of the rainbow and de- Slsncrs have developed new shades. from bizarre reds 10 pale greens and srays. There is also more liberal use of chromium plating and hard ware is spiced with gcomctrical fig ures
 Steering wheels. with less spokes, offer less blind spots" Steering gears have been made more "shim- my proof" Shatter- proof glass is of more general use, as is four-speed transmission. There are more cars equipped with radio. finger con- trof' of starters, lights, and heated windshield cleaners. There are five more days for the display, before the show moves on to Chicago. Tomorrow is Municipal day; Wednesday, Army and Navy day; Thursday, Aviation day; Fri day. Theatrical day and Saturday, Suburban day.