THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
MOTORING SUPPLEMENT. SATURDAY:
OCTOBER 12, 1929.
CHRYSLERS ADD NOVEL FEATURES.
Power Comfort-Economy.
Interior of the Chrysler T7 crown sedan, showing the use of the same motif from dash to
back. Back acat has a folding arm rest in the middles
[By Isruel Klein.]
Detroit, Sept. 3.-An entirely new line of Chrysler automobiles is being presented to the motor. ing public to-day.
The new line consists of three types the 66, 70 and 77-which replace the present 65 and 75 series. Prices of the new models will range from slightly below that of the 65 for the new G6 to a little above that of the 75 for the new 77, while the 70 will stand between the 65 and 76 in selling price. The higher priced Imperial 80 con- tinues without change.
Far more important than the price range, however, is the long list of improvements made in the new automobiles, especially the 70 and 77. These improvements in- 'clude, not only mechanical details, but the general size and appear- ance of the bodies.
A list of the important changes) to be seen on the 70 and 77 serica, for example, includes:"
Motor Power Increased.
i. Multi-range gearshift, which
is a four-speed transmission on a
new and simpler sign than previous types.
2. Larger, more powerful motors.
3. Downdraft carburetor, cm-
Two of the new Chrysler models the 77 royal sedan, above, and the Gó royal sedan.” Only the double-winged radiator cap seems to be a holdover from the previous models,
bracing a CCE TY and improved mixture." Greater economy fromį
principle of fuel supply.
4. Silent "meshing internal gears for the two last speeds.
6. Wider rear trend, affording roomier bodies."
this system is the great advantage,
It enables the motor also to exert
more power at less expense.
Outstanding in the improve- ments of the body are its firmner
6. Sturdier wood and steel construction and its grester size. bodies, all steel welded into a unit. The construction is such that the
mounts.
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7. Larger rubber spring entire steel body work is welded into one piece. It reinforces the 8. A newly-designed body in wood frame so that a sturdier and both interior and exterior appear-more durable automobile results.
The rear tread of the Chrysler 70 and 77 has been, widened two Four-Range Transmission.
and a half inches, while the front Outstanding among these im-wheel tread remains standard- provements are the new transmis 56 inches. As a result of this sion, the new type carburetor and change, the body has been wider- the body itself.
ed three inches all the way to the The Chrysler transmission is so cowl, affording much more, room designed that, while it actually for the passengers and greater has four speeds, it can be operated ease at the wheel for the driver. touch like the present three-speed In addition, the bodies have been types. The first or "heavy duty" lengthened so that an average pas- speed is really an emergency, shift, senger in the rear can stretch his which is made by the pressure of legs forward without touching the. the gear shift lever against a back of the front seat. spring toward the steering wheel.
neutral...
Unique Body Design.
Close-up of the front end of the Chrysler 70, Noto the
·figure 70 on the bowed cross- member in front, a feature of all the three types.
It is used only for hard pulls in mud or sand and rarely will be re- Particular attention has been sorted to by most drivers, paid to improvement of body de- The actual first speed, which is sign both inside and out. The called "starting" speed, is in the pennanteshaped louvers at the side same position as the first in three-lof the hood, the removal of cow! apeed transmissions. Then comes lights to the sun-visor brackets, the "accelerating" speed and enlargement of the headlights, finally the "direct" drive. An broadening of the radiator shell by internal gear drive for the last three-fourths of an inch, adding a 65. These are substitution of a two speeds is so constructed that chromium-plated strip around the fuel pump for the vacuum tank the car runs practically noiseless-window frames and another system and use of spring shackles ly in these two speeds. Shifting chromium-plated band underneath with rubber bushings—an innova- la immediate, with no hesitation at the moulding of the 77 crown tion in the automobile industry.
[ sedan, grooving a silvered mould- Shifting from direct to the lowering around the roadster and The fuel pump has already ratio can be done at any car speed plaeton-all these combine to pro-proven its superiority over the without harm to the transmission, duce a totally different and more vacuum feed system on many auto- thanks to the internal drive, jstriking Chrysler than has been in mobiles on which it has been in
The advantage of the four-speed vory.
use for some time. It is being transmission is economy, above The larger-hubbed and sturdier-adopted gradually through the in- all, besides smoother riding, better spoked wheels, with their larger dustry for the assurance it ives pull on hills and quicker pickup in tyres, add a substantial appear of increased positive fuel feed at traffic. Alding this unit is the ance to the car.
all times and at all speeds. new type down-draft carburetor. Inside, the 70 and 77 bodies another innovation in motorine. show a marked refinement of lines Chrysler's own.
The rubberized spring shackle is A rubber ring and details. A unique motif of forced by, high compression design is carried into every nart between the shackle bolt and the This carburator is a construct-all the interior panels, all the housing eliminates the need for nd that the fuel mixture is fed metal-work and all the accessories, lubricating this important part of downward into the manifold, Even the instrument panel on the the chassis. These rubberized rather than being pulled up by the dash follows this motif. It is shackles have undergone life and intake of the engine, as in the simple, yet striking.
Down-draft Carburetor.
Lypes most in use. The result is that gravity enables a more poal-
Changes on Small Car.
tive fuel feed and therefore more Two important changes have complete use of the entire fuel been made in the new 66, over the
FATALITY FIGURES."
geven
Chicago, for the first months of 1929, showed a do crease in motor fatalities over the same period of 1928. The total In 1920 was 345, as against 423 for 1928. New York's fatalities during the period increased from 599 in 1928 to 698 In 1929.
strain tests that have convinced the Chrysler engineers that they will retain their rosilience and effective work as long as the car Insts.
CURE FOR PARKING,
FINES RETURNED.
"Fines imposed en motorists in Glindow (Germany), were returned, · Dotraj police have been using owing to the fact that warning drastic methods to enforce the "nd notices were not displayed. parking rule" in the city. With
$50,000 fund recently voted, they More than 94,767 service stations are towing Incorrectly parked cars and repair shops in the United to "pounds" located in the effy. States served 268 motor vehicles The owner, to reclaim his car, each during 1928 according to the
American Automobile Association. must pay $8,
THE MORRIS ISIS SIX.
New British Car for
Oversea.
Any new motor production from Cowley is naturally of widespread Interest writes a correspondent in the Times. The latest modol, known as the Morris Isis Six, has been designed for work in the Dominions, Colonies, and Pro tectorates. In fact the factory's output, at any rate for the pre- sent, is entirely for export.
Morris Motors have not attempt- ed to cheapen the quality in order to obtain a very, “ cut price," No. "popular" modél of British manu- facture, however good, will be able to compete with American produc- tions if there is too much" divor- gence in the relative prices for machinges of a similar class. At the same time, all over the world a high standard of excellence is expected of British engineering, and Morris Motors have clearly tried to strike the happy mean in this new model by preservink quality yet making the price to somie extent competitive. The natural preference of overaen purchasers is undoubtedly in the main for British machines, and there is no doubt that, provided they get quality, a smuil baditional outlay in first cost is now recognised as, a good investment. There is no price quoted for the Morris Isis Six for the British Tales but the cost of the saloon complete in South Africa and Australia is about £500. It has been realised that appearance is one of the greatest assets in selling a car, and great attention has been paid in this case to the provision of a low appearance without sacrifice of ground clearance. Moreover, considerable care has been given to obtaining a really Batisfactory colour scheme..
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The body is an all metal, full five-seated saloon. The coachwork does not just rest on the chassis frame, but the body sides curved over the sills and thus depth is saved, while strength and a low line are afforded. The body is stated to be practically, in- destructible and climate-proof, and the makers have realized the importance of adequate ventilation in a car for oversea service. At tention has also been paid to pré- venting fumes entering the body, The Morris Isis Six has" a six- cylinder overhead valve engine of nearly 3 litrea capacity, and is of about 50 h.p. The firm is wise in not denominating the car by horse- pawer rated on the R.A.C. fomula, because such rating gives an entirely false impression of the power of the British engine; especially oversea, where such a figure has no significance what ever, except in so far as it creates the belief that British cars are underpowered.
The cubic capacity and the brake horsepower are the real guides, and they should always be con- sidered when comparison is being made with American engines, The water circulation is helped by a pump, and there is a fan. The old den, spread by rivals, that the British engine was insufficiently cooled for hot climates has for some time now been proved false.. In fact, the danger to-day is that the average British car for home use may be over-cooled. The new Morris has three forward speeds, which is, of course, preferred, by all those accustomed to American cars, and these are changed by a central lever. The suspension is half-elliptical, and there are five brakes. The hand brake works on the transmission, and the four- wheel brakes operate on the Lock- heed hydraulic principle, which is simple and gives automatic, com- pensation all round so far as the application system is concerned."
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"EFFICIENCY FIRST-THEN BEAUTY”
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"The public wants better performance more speed-more power-less waste," he said, 'And Twin-Ignition, valve-in-hend, high compression mators achieved the desired result.
“Make it easy to take care of; then, make it easy to steer," he commanded. And centralized chassis lubrication, oiling 29 vital points at a touch of a pedal, became standard equipment on the Twin- Ignition Nash. A new steering mechanism now ensures the world's easiest driving control!
"Now clothe efficiency with beauty,” was his final suggestion. And the long, low-swung Salon bodies the lines of which have already delighted almoet 200,000 owners, came into being.
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