Pierce Silver Arrow
| Pierce Silver Arrow | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Pierce-Arrow |
| Production | 1933 |
| Designer | Phillip O. Wright |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Ultra-luxury car |
| Body style | Sedan |
| Layout | Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | V-12 461.8 cu in (7,568 cc) |
| Power output | 175 hp (130 kW) |
| Transmission | 3-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 139 in (3,531 mm) |
| Curb weight | 2,314 kg (5,101 lb) |
| Pierce Silver Arrow engine | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Production | 1933 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | 12-cylinder |
| Displacement | 4,618 cubic centimetres (282 cu in) |
| Cylinder bore | 88.9 mm (3.50 in) |
| Piston stroke | 101.6 mm (4.00 in) |
| Valvetrain | 2 valves / cylinder, OHV |
| Compression ratio | 6.1:1 |
| Combustion | |
| Fuel system | Stromberg Carburettors |
| Output | |
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The Pierce Silver Arrow is a luxury car produced by American luxury automaker Pierce-Arrow in 1933. Designed by Phillip O. Wright, it was introduced at the 1933 New York Auto Show. Five were built in a record three months.
History
The car featured a modern flowing design, spare wheels hidden behind the front wheels, a wide-angle V-12, and top speed of 115 mph (185 km/h). Five production models were built, but they resembled a more typical Pierce-Arrow and lacked many of the unique features shown in New York. Only three Silver Arrows exist today.[1]
References
- ^ "1933 Pierce-Arrow Silver Arrow". chicagovintage.com. Chicago Vintage Motor Carriage. Retrieved 26 Nov 2024.