Hillman 16

  • Hillman Wizard 65
  • Hillman 16
Hillman Sixteen in ARP Warden livery
first registered January 1935
Overview
ManufacturerHillman Motor Car Co Ltd
Production1934-1937
Body and chassis
Body style
  • chassis only
  • family saloon
  • de luxe saloon
  • sports saloon
  • foursome drophead coupé
  • Wingham cabriolet
  • 5-seater tourer[1]
Powertrain
Engine
  • 2,110 cc (128.8 cu in)
  • 2,576 cc (157.2 cu in)[2]
Dimensions
Wheelbase
  • 108.5 in (2,760 mm)[2]
  • 111 in (2,800 mm)[3]
Chronology
PredecessorHillman 14
Successor
Layout
ConfigurationStraight 6-cylinder
Displacement1,496 cc (91.3 cu in)
Cylinder bore61.25 mm (2.41 in)
Piston stroke84.63 mm (3.33 in)
Output
Power output
  • 24 bhp (18 kW; 24 PS) @2,400 rpm
  • Tax horsepower 13.96

The Hillman 16 was a series of 16 horsepower (RAC rating) medium priced 5-seater executive cars made by Hillman during the 1930s by installing a smaller engine in their 20-horsepower Hillman 20 range.

They were replaced by Hillman's 14 which changed its name between 1939 and 1945 to Humber Hawk.

  1. ^ Hillman. The Times, Tuesday, Oct 15, 1935; pg. 5; Issue 47195
  2. ^ a b Cars Of 1936. New six-cylinder Hillmans The Times, Friday, Oct 04, 1935; pg. 7; Issue 47186
  3. ^ Sydney Morning Herald (2 March 1934) – 20/70 wheelbase