The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-14
CHRYSLER HAS
SHARPNESS IN
NEWEST MODELS
Safety at High Speed on
Turns Guaranteed by
Drop Frame.

The most important show an
nouncement of the Chrysler Sales
Corporation is the line OF entirely
new Chrysler SKIES being shown for
the first time his week at the In
dianapolis motor show They are
styled like the smart Chrysler Fights
ana carry out in the same fine man
ner the distinctive lines and per-
romance characteristics Of those
companion cars.
Smartness, style, speed and per-
Torrance are the keynotes of de-
sign. The engineers have produced
an extremely graceful car in the
size, length and loWness Of the new
CInysler six by combining and uni
lying the body design with that
Of the double drop frame. This
new frame so successfully developed
Tor the first time by Chrysler engi-
neers for the Chrysler eight permits
the same low center OF gravity and
overall lowness of the new six. A
more attractive appearance, better
balance, easier handling, finer rid
ing qualities, better reliability and
greater safety even at higher speeds
on sharp turns, are a natural result.
Two Cowl VentiIators
The new Chrysler six carries the
distinctive, slanting V-type radiator
Wheelbase is 116 inches. overall
length 1855 inches and overall
height 81 inches Hoods are long
ana low. Bodies are of safety all
steel construction, roomy, with a
maximum of clear vision and insul-
ated around the cowl, dash and
under the floor coverings.
Two top-cowl ventilators provide
additional air when desired. The
windshield which tits outward is
beautifully framed in chromium.
There IS no visor and the BODY
blends into the cowl with a grace
iul curve Front seats are adjust
able to accommodate the driver.
Steering is by an 19-inch three
spoke Steel-reinforced finger thin
wheel. Upholstery is done in care
fully chosen shades of Bedford Cord
to harmonic perfectly with the
combination of body colors.
The new ChrySler SIX comes IN
four body styles-a four-door sedan.
coupe, convertible coupe and road
ster, on which five wire wheels are
standard.
Many outstanding mechanical
features contribute to the fire per-
Torrance Of this new car. The
engine is of the famous high-com-
preston type pioneered by Chrys-
Ter engineers. The bore and stroke
is 81 inches by AS inches, with 2
piston displacement of 217.8 cubic
inches, giving a maximum brake
horse power of TO- The engine is
suspended at four points and rub
Der type mountings are used at
both front and rear.
Aluminium PistOns
The balanced and counter
Weighted crankshaft of great rigidity
is provided with an impulse
neutralizer. Pistons are of alumni
mum alloy steel-strut type, with
floating piston pins of chrome nickel
alloy steel. Pistons are equipped
with three compression rings and one
oil ring. All rings are above the
piston pin.
Intake valves of large diameter
contribute also to the remarkable
power of the new Chrysler six
engine. The carburetor is of the
plain tube with idling air adjust
ment, accelerating pump, and
louvre-type copper-filled air cleaner.
Positive force-feed fabrication
forces cool oil under pressure from
the ventilated crankcase to all
crankshaft, camshaft and con-
Meeting rod bearings.
The double-drop chassis frame is
6t2 inches deep with maximum
width of frame f1ange of 2 inches.
There are cross members ex-
elusive OF rear engine support.
The long semi-elliptic front and
rear springs through which the new
Chrysler six gets its easy riding
qualities are eased and relieved from
rebound shocks by hydraulic shock
absorbers.
The safety of the car is assured
and perfect control at all speeds
maintained by the quick-acting
four-w h l, neutrality-suspicious.
hydraulic brakes operating on II
inch drums.