the more evocative Dictator (Standard Six) and Commander (Special Six). In the case of the Big Six President, 1928 would mark the introduction of Studebaker's famed 313-in³ Straight-8 which developed at 2600 rpm. The larger straight-six engine was utilised in the GB Commander before being replaced with a 248-in³ engine in 1929, marking the end of the line for the famous Big Six. These sixes were the last descendants of rugged cars designed for poor roads in the early 20th century—loaded with torque and massively strong in construction. They were not suited to the higher cruising speeds which were made possible by better roads in later years. Standard Big Six Sedan specifications (1926 data) Color - Studebaker blue with black upper structure Seating capacity – Seven Wheelbase - Wheels - Wood Tires - balloon Service brakes - contracting on rear Emergency brakes - contracting drum on rear of transmission Engine - Six cylinder, vertical, cast en bloc, ; head removable; valves in side; NACC rating Lubrication - Force feed Crankshaft - Four bearing Radiator – Tubular Cooling – Water pump Ignition –Battery Starting system – Two unit Voltage – Six to eight Wiring – Single Fuel feed – Vacuum Clutch – Dry plate, single disc Transmission –3-speed manual (3 forward, 1 reverse)) sliding Final drive – Spiral bevel gear Rear springs – Semi-elliptic Rear axle – Semi-floating Steering gear – Worm and roller Standard equipment New car price included the following items: Boyce MotoMeter automatic windshield cleaner shock absorbers inspection lamp and cord bumpers front and rear spare tire rear view mirror headlight dimmer thief-proof lock clock smoking case vanity case dome light and corner lights Optional equipment The following was available in new models at an extra cost: Hydraulic four-wheel brakes with disc wheels Spare wheel See also Carl Breer Sources References External links Big Six Rear-wheel-drive vehicles Coupés Sedans 1910s cars 1920s cars