American Underslung

The American Underslung was an American passenger cars, which was devised by Harry C. Stutz and designer Fred Tone. It was manufactured by the American Motor Car Company in Indianapolis in the model between 1905 and 1914. The car had a low frame and large wheels ( 40 inches), which gave it a distinctive appearance. The idea of ​​low- frame was that the frame was hung below the axles rather than - as was customary - built on the axes. " Underslung " is used in the literature as a synonym for this type of construction. Sense was to lower the center of gravity to make the car look sportier and to give it a sportier ride. The prices of American Underslung moved 1250-4000 U.S. dollars. They sat engines Teetor - Harley with a 40-50 hp ( 29-37 kW). From 1905 to 1908 there was the car even with ordinary chassis; then he called American tourist. Also, there was a two-door sports version called the Scout Roadster.

The slogan of American Underslung was "NOT SILENT - but a sound so faint one can scarce distinguish from silence " (Eng. " Not silent - but so quietly that you almost can not distinguish it from the Silent Ones. ").

Versions

The American Underslung was available in different versions:

  • A two-door sports version, " Scout Roadster " called.
  • By 1909, American introduced a four- seater Underslung, which was sold as "The Traveler".

Revisions to the Underslung

In 1910, the engine power was increased by enlarged cylinder diameter to 60 bhp (44 kW), at the same time the engine got a pressure lubrication. 1913 an electric starter and electric lighting were introduced.

  • Car model
  • Size car
  • Touring car
  • Roadster
  • Former Automobile Manufacturers Association ( United States)
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