Engine: 184 CUI (3.0L), L-Head
Cylinders: 6
Output: 85 HP @ 3800 RPM
Top Speed: 84 MPH
Original Price: $1,696
No. Produced: 523,625
Manufacturer: Nash Motors
In 1922, engineer Paul Jaray theorized a teardrop would be the best shape for minimizing the aerodynamic drag while creating higher speeds.
Jaray’s teardrop shape appears in 1930s cars such as the Chrysler Airflow, Lincoln-Zephyr, and this 1951 Nash Airflyte Statesman Super.
The Statesman Super introduced seat belts and reclining passenger seats, creating a safe, sleek, and enjoyable ride.