Chevrolet Straight-6 Engine - Second Generation

The next-generation Chevrolet inline 6 was introduced in 1937 and phased out in 1963 in the US, and 1964 in Brazil.

Second generation
Production 1937–1963 US
-1964 Brazil
Displacement 216 cu in (3.5 L)
235 cu in (3.9 L)
261 cu in (4.3 L)
Cylinder bore 3.500 in (88.9 mm)
3.5625 in (90.5 mm)
3.750 in (95.3 mm)
Piston stroke 3.750 in (95.3 mm)
3.9375 in (100 mm)
Valvetrain OHV
Compression ratio 6.5:1
6.6:1
7:1
Cooling system Water-cooled
Power output 85 hp (63 kW)
90 hp (67 kW)
92 hp (69 kW)
123 hp (92 kW)
136 hp (101 kW)
150 hp (112 kW)

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