The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-03-12
DODGE OFFERS new
SKIES AND Fights
TO MOTOR PUBLIC
More Power, More Room and
Greater Length Arc Fea-
lures Of 1891 Models

Both six and ht-cylindered cars
arc offered in the Dodge line to be
displayed at the Bismarck automobile
show March 20 and 81, according to
announcement by the M. B. Gilman
company, local dealers.
In all models more power, more
room and greater length are provided
and, at the same time, the cars are
four inches lower than heretofore.
Although the engines are funda-
mentally unchanged, the bore OF the
eight has been increased v inch, and
both the bore and stroke OF the six
have been enlarged " inch. The CYL
inder dimensions Of the six are now
81 by ~, the piston displacement is
2ll.5 ana the horsepower rating is 81
1t 5000 revolutions per minute. The
eight has q bore and stroke Of 3 by
~ inches, q piston displacement Of
240.33 cubic inches and Is rated at "a
horsepower Ut 5000.
The increase in piston displacement
for the six is more than IL per cent
and nearly is per cent for the eight.
The eigh. is equipped with an intake
Silencer and q copper-mesh air clean
.er, the two being contained in =
single housing mounted above tho
downdraft carburetor.
Both cars are fitted with q new
double drop frame Of exceptional
stiffness. an advantage obtained by
novel construction. The 7-inch side
rails are reinforced by two additional
side rails which run back from the
front to q sturdy. cross member for
ward Of the ear wheels. The intro
duction OF these extra rails obviously
adds much to the stiffness. Also the
two rear cross members are tied to-
gether by q third pressed steel mem-
Der to provide much greater stiffness
at this point.
Because Of the double drop frame
In connection with Dodge monopiece
all steel body construction, the new
r are exceptionally low. Their
overall height is 4 inches less than
last year, and yet headroom has not
been sacrificed. This marked reduce
ton in height plus an increase Of I
inches in whee1base has greatly I'M
proved the appearance. Both the six
and the eight are impressively large,
considering the moderate price. The
wheelbase Of the eight is now lib
inches and the six has . wheelbase OF
ia inches.
Radiator and hood contours are
more pleasing and body lines have
been improved. The sun-visor design
is new. The windshield has q chrome
plated frame, is set at an angle, ana
opens outward. There are two ventt-
lators In the top Of the cowl. A dis
tinctive double-bar bumper has been
adopted. Interiors r attractively
finished.
There are six optional upholstery
combinations. one for the eight, live
selections of upholstery on the SIX
and twenty color combinations on
both, Both have adjustable front
seats. The ei~ght-cylinder sedans
have rear arm rests, assist CORDS, ASH
receivers In the rear doors. robe ropes,
dome and corner lights. darnlsn
mouldinss and instrument board are
mahogany finish. Individual instru-
ments Of pleasing design are used IN
both chassis. Wood Wheels are stand
ard and wire wheels optional. The
eight has automatic radiator shutters.
Both cars are fitted with q water
thermostat. The cooling systems nave
10 Der cent greater capacity.