Chevrolet Series AC International

The Chevrolet Series AC International is an American vehicle manufactured by Chevrolet in 1929 to replace the 1928 Series AB National. In all, 847,053 Series ACs were manufactured in a range of ten body styles. The Series AC was the first six-cylinder engine from Chevrolet since 1915, and was advertised as "A Six in the price range of the Four", and was only $10 more than the outgoing four-cylinder Series AB (Around $146 today, accounting for inflation).[1]

Chevrolet Series AC International
Overview
ManufacturerChevrolet (General Motors)
Model years1929
AssemblyOakland Assembly, Oakland, California
North Tarrytown Assembly, Tarrytown, New York
Flint Assembly, Flint, Michigan
Norwood Assembly, Norwood, Ohio
St. Louis Assembly, St. Louis, Missouri
Oshawa Assembly, Oshawa, Ontario Canada
Osaka Assembly, [Adelaide Australia [GMH[ General Motors Holdens]Osaka, Japan
General Motors South Africa, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
GM Argentina, Buenos Aires, Argentina
GM Belgium, Antwerp, Belgium
Body and chassis
PlatformGM A platform
RelatedOakland
Pontiac
Powertrain
Engine194 cu in (3.2 L) 6-cylinder
Transmission3-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase107 in (2,717.8 mm)
Curb weight2,175–2,585 lb (987–1,173 kg)
Chronology
PredecessorChevrolet Series AB National
SuccessorChevrolet Series AD Universal

Specification
1929 Chevrolet truck

The Series AC was powered by Chevrolet's new 194 cu in (3,180 cc) six-cylinder engine, producing 46 hp (34 kW) @ 2400 rpm. The engine became known as the "Stovebolt Six".[2]

References
  1. "1929 Chevrolet Series AC International". How Stuff Works. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
  2. "Chevrolet "Stovebolt" Six". Driving Today. Archived from the original on 8 February 2012. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
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