Chevrolet Straight-4 engine
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| Straight 4 | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors Corporation |
| Type: | straight-4 |
| Production: | 1913 - 1928 |
| Successor: | Chevrolet Straight-6 engine |
| Displacement: | 171 CID (2.8 L) |
Chevrolet's first automobile engine was the straight-4 introduced in 1913. It was produced in a single size through 1928 when it was replaced by the Chevrolet Straight-6 engine. Chevrolet later used many other straight-4 engines, including the straight-6-derived 153 and other more modern engines documented in the list of GM engines.
[edit] 171
The 171 in³ (2.8 L) 171 was the sole member of this family.

