1932 Chevrolet. Brand new, the car cost $615 in 1932. Only 52,446 were made. This car could seat five people, much like today's cars. The engine is a 6-cylinder with overhead valves. This means instead of the valves sitting on top of the cylinder head, the valves are inside. The 6-cylinders mean that there are six pistons firing in the cylinder chamber, causing the combustion to run the motor . The more cylinders a car has, the more combustion, which gives the engine more horsepower. This car has 60 horsepower and can reach 3,000 RPMs - revolutions per minute, meaning how many revolutions does the pistons take per minute. This car also has a synchromesh transmission to match the gears to speed. This creates a smooth transition between gears. It is also free wheeling and has four-wheel mechanical brakes. This car originally came from Colo, IA. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.
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