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The Chevrolet Standard Six (Series DC) was launched in 1933, initially as the Chevrolet Mercury, by Chevrolet as a lower priced alternative to the 1932 Chevrolet Series BA Confederate that became the Eagle in 1933〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://auto.howstuffworks.com/1933-chevrolet-eagle-and-mercury.htm )〕 and Master from 1934. It was advertised as the cheapest six-cylinder enclosed car on the market.〔The Tuscaloosa News - Mar 12, 1933 pg11〕 The Standard was offered in three body styles all on a 107 inch wheelbase: coach, coupe and coupe with rumble seat. All bodies were by Fisher and featured 'no-draft ventilation'. All models were powered by a six-cylinder valve-in-head engine producing at 3,000 rpm and of torque giving the car a top speed of between 65–70 mph. This engine had first appeared in a Chevrolet in 1928. The car had full instrumentation. A clock, heater and a radio were options.〔 In 1935, a larger six-cylinder engine was offered in lieu of the , producing at 3,200 rpm and of torque. For 1936, the Standard Six received a wide range of improvements and a wider choice of body styles including cabriolet and sports sedan versions. It was built on a new box-girder frame with a wheel base of 109 inches. With an increase of compression ratio from 5.6:1 to 6:1, the standard engine now produced at 3,200 rpm and of torque which was now shared with the Master Six. The spare wheel moved from its external rear trunk location to a new compartment under the trunk. Brakes were 11-in drums.〔 The steel roof was new. The Standard Six was discontinued for 1937 when the Master range was joined by the new Master Deluxe. ==References== 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Chevrolet Standard Six」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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