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Nash 235ci (1949–1951) specs: 235 ci 6-cylinder, 3.375 x 4.375 in (85.7 x 111.1 mm) bore and stroke. Rated 112 hp, 1949–1951. Used in the Nash Nash.
The Nash 235ci (1949–1951) is undersquare — the 4.375" stroke exceeds the 3.375" bore by 22.9% — a layout that trades peak RPM for leverage and torque low in the range. With a 4.375" stroke, mean piston speed reaches 4,000 ft/min at only 5,500 RPM — the practical ceiling for a production bottom end — which is why a stroke this long makes its power low and runs out of safe revs early. Each of the 6 cylinders displaces 39.2 ci (642 cc).
3 factory variants share these dimensions, rated at 112 hp across 1949–1951.
| Displacement | 235 ci |
|---|---|
| Bore | 3.375" |
| Stroke | 4.375" |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Configuration | I6 |
| Compression ratio | 7.02–7.3:1 (published figures vary) |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.771 |
| Fuel type | gas |
|---|---|
| Advertised HP | 112 hp |
| Years | 1949–1951 |
| Bore/stroke character | 0.771 — undersquare — stroke exceeds bore, which favours low-end torque |
|---|---|
| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 4,375 ft/min — in the range typical of performance street engines |
| Displacement per cylinder | 39.2 ci |
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These records share identical bore, stroke, displacement and compression. They differ by model year and factory power rating.
| Year | Advertised HP | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 112 hp | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1951 | — | — |
1 factory vehicle, 1949–1951. Each year opens that model's engine table.