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The cast-iron Slant-6, nicknamed the "Leaning Tower of Power," earned a reputation as an engine that simply refused to die, with many units sailing past 200,000 miles without a major rebuild. It became the default workhorse for economy cars, police cruisers, mail trucks, and commercial fleets for decades. In 1963, the Slant-Six produced 145 horsepower at 4,000 RPM and 215 lb-ft of torque at 2,800 RPM using a single downdraft carburetor and an 8.2:1 compression ratio.
The cast-iron Slant-6, nicknamed the "Leaning Tower of Power," earned a reputation as an engine that simply refused to die, with many units sailing past 200,000 miles without a major rebuild. It became the default workhorse for economy cars, police cruisers, mail trucks, and commercial fleets for decades. In 1963, the Slant-Six produced 145 horsepower at 4,000 RPM and 215 lb-ft of torque at 2,800 RPM using a single downdraft carburetor and an 8.2:1 compression ratio.