The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-03-26
Rockne Six, in Two Lines, Makes
Formal Debut in Automobile World

Both front ana rear doors Of all
models are 20 inches wide. Front
seats of the .65" sedars are Is inches
wide. Rear seats measure n inches.
The "75" models are OF similar gem
erous proportions. Interior uphol-
tstery is Of attractive shades OF cloth
or leather depending upon models. In
terror hardware Is bright nickel.
In Modern Theme
Instrument boards have been de-
signed In the same modern theme Of
style that characterizes general body
lines. M
Rockne Six improved free wheeling
with all of it's gas, oil and wear econ
omy, may be instantly changed to
conventional gear by means of q but
ton mounted on the dash.
| Aviation-type instruments include
speedometer, hydrostatic gasoline
gauge, oil pressure gauge, ammeter
and engine heat indicator. Equipment
lists Of both lines incorporate auto
matte windshield cleaner. rear vision
mirrors, cowl pockets, combination
tail and signal lights and arm rests,
dome lights, robe rails and foot rests
in sedans. A single key operates both
ignition and door lock. All doors ex-
cept right front are locked by auto
matte interior handles.
An unusual treatment or rear ap-
rons has been developed. Gasoline
tanks, rear springs and even rear axle
are carefully hidden from view by
the air foil aprons that slope down.
wards from rear body sections.
Convertible models have been de-
signed with special attention paid to
ease with which tops may be raised
and lowered.
66 Brake Horsepower
The power plant of the "65" has
3 Ia inch bore and 1-8 inch stroke,
developing 66 brake horsepower. Pts
ton displacement is 1898 cubic inches.
Taxable horsepower is 23.4.
The us" engine has n brake horse
power at 5000 revolutions per min
ute, 25.4 taxable horsepower, 2O5.3 Gu
bic inch displacement and a 3 IA
bore and 1 Ia inch stroke.
Many features of the ITS" are larg-
er and stronger in proportion to its
greater power and dimensions.
Pistons are of cast iron, electro
plated to glass smoothness in the
modern method which permits closer
fitting of pistons, offers greater re-
sistance against heat and has proved
to be especially durable in Withstand
ing scoring.
CrankShaftS are supported by four
oversize bearings. Each crankshaft
has four vibration reducing counter
weights. Valves are chrome nickel
steel for intake and silchrome steel
for exhaust. Connecting rods are
drop-forged from selected steel.
The cooling system includes q CEN
trifugal water pump on front end Of
motor. driven by a husky V-type belt.
Radiator cores are of tubular con-
struction and the thermostat Is To-
Gated in cylinder head. A 16-inch fan
is mounted on the pump shaft. Car
bureters are silenced. Manifolds have
heat control for seasonal variations in
temperatures.
Semi Floating Axle
The rear axle Is of the Semi-float-
ing type. Road clearance under
housing measures 8 SIG inches.
Semi-elliptic springs Of silico
manganese are wide and long to in
sure q maximum Of safety and COM
fort. The extra large brakes are the
latest improved four-wheel mechan-
ical type.
Hydraulic shock absorbers are pro-
vided at both front and rear.
A new design of what engineers call
TX cross members" adding great tor
sional stiffness, features the 49,,
which has a 56-inch tread at front
and a 58-inch tread at rear.
According to previous announce
ments, the Rockne Six Is a project of
the Studebaker corporation. The
cars are being produced in Detroit,
where executive offices are also To-
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