Engine Specifications:
Horizontally opposed rear-mounted flat six cylinder engine | |
Bore: | 4.5 in. |
Stroke: | 3.5 in. |
Piston displacement: | 335 cu. in. |
Maximum horsepower: | 166 b.h.p. @ 3200 r.p.m. |
Maximum bmep: | 200 p.s.i. @ 1800 r.p.m. (brake mean effective pressure) |
Maximum torque: | 450 lbs/ft @ 1800 r.p.m. |
Piston speed @ max. r.p.m: | 1500 f.p.m. |
Compression ratio: | 7:1 |
Induction system: | 2-bbl. Stromberg downdraft carburetor, mechanical fuel pump |
Exhaust system: | Twin mufflers, 6 exhaust pipes |
Electrical system: | 6-volt battery/coil |
Valves: | OHV, hydraulic actuation inclined @ 70 degrees |
Valve overlap: | 0 |
Fuel feed: | Direct fuel injection through rotating distributor pump; S-2 single plunger or S-3 multiple plunger systems. Pressure at nozzle; 100 to 200 p.s.i. |
Operating oil pressure: | 60 p.s.i. |
Ignition: | 12-volt system, Autolite distributor and low output coil |
Firing order: | 1-4-5-2-3-6 |
Weight (complete): | 490 lbs. |
Lbs. per cu. in.: | .83 |
Transmission: | |
Type: | 4-speed manual with Bendix vacuum-electrical preselector Differential in unit with transmission. |
Brakes: | |
Type: | 4-wheel hydraulic drums, internal expanding |
Drum diameter: | 11 in. |
General Specifications: | |
Wheelbase: | 130 in. |
Front tread: | 64 in. |
Rear tread: | 65 in. |
Tire size: | 7.00 x 15.00 |
Height: | 60 in. |
Length: | 219 in. |
Width: | 79 in. |
Weight: | 4235 lbs. |
Fuel Tank: | 20 gal. |
Mileage: | 18-19 m.p.g. average |
Original price: | $2450 (projected, 1948) |
Performance (from Mechanix Illustrated, Aug. 1948) | |
0-30 m.p.h. | 3.5 sec. |
0-60 m.p.h. | 10.0 sec. |
Top speed | 119 m.p.h. at Sebring, 1956 |
Original Tucker Paint Colors | |
100 | Black |
200 | Walz Blue |
300 | Dark Green |
400 | Beige/Tan |
500 | Silver (Pearl) Gray |
600 | Maroon |
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