The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-02-27

ing the presentation is the AmbaS-
sador Twin-Ignition Eight series
with 1875 horsepower and a wheel
base of 142 inches. The Advanced
Twin Ignition Eight series with
133-inch wheelbase develops 1875
horsepower; the Special Twin-Igni-
ton Eight with 1913 inch wheel
base. 100 horsepower; the Standard
Straig Eight with 121-inch wheel
base, IS horsepower and the Big
Six on the extra long 116-inch
wheelbase affords 70 horsepower.
Silent, undressing worm drive
axles-a major engineering adj
vancement of the Ambassador 8,
Advanced and Special series
are among the most important
of the new Nash comfort, economy
and performance achievements.
other vital features of the entire
line include: new X-Dual, twist
proof frames with the massive x
Dual member extending practically
the entire length OF the chassis to
virtually supply two frames in one
dash regulated, full range shock
dUoOIpe SOhlkoAy NC" SShti
cast iron lined brake drums on all
Fights; aluminium alloy connecting
rods, drilled for oil-an exception
ally costly engineering practice in
all Of the motors-and aluminium
alloy pistons; silent, synchro-shift
transmission and synchro-shift free
wheeling; new improved carbure-
ton with air-cooled gasoline lines;
complete and unparalleled sound
proofing of all bodies and chassis;
new silent dual mufflers; larger
tires on smaller, sturdier wheels,
and scores of intriguing and valu-
able body and chassis refinements.
The new Nash "slip-stream"
body designs constitute one of the
most important advancements
made in recent years. Two principal
factors are involved in this basic
design, which adds infinitely to
the grace and beauty of the entire
line. The first tends to minimize
air resistance, making it possible
for the cars to slip through the air
with less effort, with less fuel con-
sum ption and at higher speeds. The
second leads to better utilization
of the space within the bodies for
the comfort and pleasure of driv-
er and passengers.
A number of interesting details
contribute to these accomplish
mcnts. The attractive V-shaped
fronts of all the cars serve to split
the wind at high speeds. Slanting
windsnields slip the air stream up
ward instead of offering fiat sur
face to air pressure, and the curve
of the handsome new tenders merg-
ing into the new steel-and-rubber
running boards also reduces the
elemental pressure. The sweeping
curve of the roof line continues
the slipping action. New Nash bod
les are widest at their center, mar
rowing down toward the rear. This
also tends to slip the air away at
both sides. The curving or "beav-
ertaii" back design, which Is dis
tinctive feature of the new Nash, is
another important factor. 1t re-
duces the pull" set up by swirling
air which ordinarily whirls behind
swiftly moving car and creates
a vacuum behind the body, thus
holding the car back.
The new, underslung worm drive
and is one of the longest-lived,
known to motor car engineering,
permits two essential improve
ments. 1t reduces the overall
height of the cars without de-
creasing headroom, thus increased
driving safety and roadability; and
makes it possible to cradle the
rear seat in a position ahead of the
rear axle, instead of directly over
1t as in conventional bodies. With
both front and rear seats located
between the axles and consequently
away from direct axle contact.
road Jars and vibration. new and
sensational Graded" riding action
is produced. Each inch that the
new Nash cars have been lowered
eliminates approximately 40 square
inches of afr pressure against the
car at high speeds. Thus the new
Nash rear axle and "beavertail''
addition to multiplying riding
comfort for driver ant passengers.