Chevrolet Eagle

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Chevrolet Eagle
Overview
Manufacturer Chevrolet Division
of General Motors
Also called Series CA
Production 450,435 (Eagle)
35,845 (Mercury)
Model years 1933
Body and chassis
Layout FR layout
Related Chevrolet Mercury
Powertrain
Engine 206 cu in (3.4 L) 6-cylinder
Dimensions
Wheelbase 110 in (2,794.0 mm)
Curb weight 2,675–2,880 lb (1,213–1,306 kg)
Chronology
Predecessor Chevrolet Series BA Confederate
Successor Chevrolet Master and Standard

The Chevrolet Eagle (Series CA) is an American vehicle manufactured by Chevrolet in 1933 to replace the 1932 Series BA Confederate. The Eagle was joined by the cheaper Mercury later in 1933 to provide Chevrolet with two-car range, and the first time in ten years they manufactured two models on different wheelbases.[1]

The Eagle sold 450,435, an increase of nearly 140,000 the previous year's Series BA sales of 313,395, and ensured that Chevrolet was able to retain their number one spot in American car sales. The Eagle saw the end of two-seater cars from Chevrolet, and the new Town Sedan included an integral trunk.

Specification

The Eagle's wheelbase increased an inch to 110 in (2,794.0 mm) compared to the Series BA, and was three inches longer than the new Mercury.

It was powered by a larger version of the "Stovebolt Six", 206 cu in (3,380 cc) six-cylinder engine, producing 65 hp (48 kW).[2] A smaller 181 cu in (2,970 cc) six-cylinder was used in the Mercury, producing 60 hp (45 kW)

References

  1. ↑ "1933 Chevrolet Eagle and Mercury". How Stuff Works. Retrieved 3 January 2013. 
  2. ↑ "1933 Chevrolet Master Eagle Series CA Cabriolet". Bonhams. Retrieved 3 January 2013. 
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