Ford Model C and V-8 introduced

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December 5, 1932
Ford Model C and V-8 introduced

The first Ford Model C automobile was introduced on this day in 1932. It boasted the first four cylinder engine made by Ford with a counter balanced crankshaft. The Model C was largely eclipsed, however, by Ford's other 1932 offering: the Ford V-8. The V-8 was the first eight cylinder Ford automobile, and boasted the first V-8 engine block ever cast in a single piece.

 

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December 5, 1932
Ford Model C and V-8 introduced

The first Ford Model C automobile was introduced on this day in 1932. It boasted the first four cylinder engine made by Ford with a counter balanced crankshaft. The Model C was largely eclipsed, however, by Ford's other 1932 offering: the Ford V-8. The V-8 was the first eight cylinder Ford automobile, and boasted the first V-8 engine block ever cast in a single piece.

Model 'C;' The 1932-34 Ford four cylinder engine has been unofficially dubbed the Model 'C.' This designation cannot be found in Ford literature or correspondence. It is strictly a user connotation. Changes from the 'B' to the 'C' engine includeed: a crank shaft employing integrally forged counterbalances, a shortened three bolt water water pump housing and a 39 pound flywheel compared to a 62-1/2 pound flywheel provided with the Model 'A.' (The counterbalances make up the difference.) There were 263,765 Model 'B' (and 'C') engines produced between March 9, 1932 and late 1934

Jim