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- The M3's powerplant was a technically better-engineered piece of machinery, but anyone that got to drive a Tuscan S, Sagaris, or Typhoon with the 400-horsepower version will likely tell you the Speed Six is the craziest straight-6 they've driven.
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Dec 28, 2021 · By Greg Acosta December 28, 2021. What happens when you take an old Chevy straight-six workhorse engine and treat it like a modern-day powerhouse? Well, that’s what Keith Dorton and the team at Automotive Specialists wanted to find out.
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- Chevrolet Stovebolt/Blue Flame. In 1929, a quarter of a century before it unleashed the small-block V8, Chevrolet replaced its 171-ci (2.8-liter) inline-four with a brand-new inline-six.
- Chrysler Slant-6. Chrysler has been mass-producing straight-sixes for more than a century, but unquestionably, its most famous remains the Slant-6. It was developed in the late 1950s by a team of dedicated engineers led by Willem Weertman and remained in production until the year 2000.
- Ford 300. As I mentioned earlier, Ford released America's first mass-produced inline-six in 1906, but after production ended in 1908, the company took a 33-year break from the design.
- AMC/Jeep 4.0. The American Motors Corporation (AMC) was formed in 1954 when the Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merged with the Hudson Motor Car Company. In the following years, many things originally developed by Nash were carried over, including a new six-cylinder.
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- Jaguar XK6. One of the longest-serving straight-six engines in history, the Jaguar XK6was produced in England from 1949 to 1992. Based on a cast-iron block with a lightweight DOHCaluminum cylinder head sitting on top, it was built in five displacement versions (ranging from 2.4 to 4.2 liters) for Jaguar's passenger cars.
- Ford Barra I6. Arguably Ford's most underrated engine, the Barra inline-sixwas designed by the Blue Oval's Australian branch. It was produced between 2002 and 2016, powering multiple versions of the Aussie Falcon and Territory models.
- BMW M88. BMW has been the only carmaker to produce inline-sixes from the 1930s until the present day, and most of its six-pots are iconic. Therefore, it's tough to say which one is the best, but in my opinion, the M88 deserves this title for its significance to the brand.
- Nissan RB26DETT. Though some of you might have issues with the inclusion of the first three entries in a list of five best straight-sixes, I'm sure we can all agree that the RB26DETTdeserves its place.
Jan 2, 2018 · AMC 4.0-L straight-6. With its roots and schematics dating back to American Motors and 1964, Jeep’s legendary 4.0-liter cast iron, fuel injected straight-six first appeared in the Cherokee and Comanche models in the 1987 model year. With 173 hp and 215 lb-ft of torque it was more powerful than the V-6s from GM, Ford, and Nissan.
Jun 27, 2020 · Let's get deep with the three most reliable American engines ever built. AMC/Jeep Straight Six. The 4.0-liter inline-six cylinder engine originally found in the ultra-popular Jeep Cherokee XJ was the last AMC motor to be sold in America. It had been developed in the early 1980s, and was based on the brand's previous experience with straight-sixes.
May 5, 2019 · The straight-six engine has always been a great choice for the driving connoisseur. ... or Typhoon with the 400-horsepower version will likely tell you the Speed Six is the craziest straight-6 ...
