The 1935 facelift wasn't just cosmetic — Vauxhall re-engineered the front end with Dubonnet independent front suspension, freeing up room to push the engine forward in the chassis.
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Lead trim: Light Six DY 1530 six (36 bhp at 4,000 rpm) · up to 43 hp
Vauxhall Light Six DY/DXLIGHT-SIX-DY · 1935–1938
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FactThe 1935 facelift wasn't just cosmetic — Vauxhall re-engineered the front end with Dubonnet independent front suspension, freeing up room to push the engine forward in the chassis.
The Light Six was revised in 1935 and given the new designations DY and DX while keeping the same engines; the chassis was redesigned with Dubonnet-type independent front suspension, allowing the engine to be moved forwards, and a revised version appeared in 1937 with a curved radiator grille and pressed-steel wheels replacing wire-spoked ones. 20,026 of the earlier cars and 39,537 of the post-1937 version were produced. Wheelbase 101 in, length 154 in (the whole Light Six), replaced by the 14-6.
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Trims & Figures
2 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Six DX 1781 six (43 bhp at 3,500 rpm) | 1935–1938 | 1.8 L Inline-6 | 43 hp | — | — | RWD | — | — |
| Light Six DY 1530 six (36 bhp at 4,000 rpm) | 1935–1938 | 1.5 L Inline-6 | 36 hp | — | — | RWD | — | — |
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The 1935 facelift wasn't just cosmetic — Vauxhall re-engineered the front end with Dubonnet independent front suspension, freeing up room to push the engine forward in the chassis.
Vauxhall priced the gutsier 14hp ASX exactly the same as the cheaper 12hp model — and buyers overwhelmingly picked the bigger engine.
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