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Specifications

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Engine Specifications:

Horizontally opposed rear-mounted flat six cylinder engine
Aluminum block produced by Franklin Aircooled Motors

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
100Black
200Walz Blue
300Dark Green
400Beige/Tan
500Silver (Pearl) Gray
600Maroon




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