Car : Hispano-Suiza H6 B
Year : 1922
Engine : 6 cylinders in line
Bore and stroke :100?140 mm
Cylinder capacity : 6597 cc
Gears : 3 forward
Brake horse power : 135
Maximum speed : 95 mph
Wheelbase :12 ft 1? ins (3.70 m)
Suspension : front: semi-elliptic leaf- springs ; rear : cantilever springs
The Type 68 and the 68 Bis were launched in 1931 with the specific intent of competing with Rolls-Royce’s cars. The magnificent 12-cylinder engine was, at the time, regarded as a marvel and it is still considered to be one of the most refined units ever to have been put into production.

The first version (9424 cc) developed 220 bhp at 3,000 revs and the second versions (11310 cc, the stroke being increased from 100 to 120 mm) developed 250 bhp. The chassis, like all those built by this company, was especially rigid and was available in light, normal and long versions, thus allowing a wide choice of body. With this car Hispano-Suiza regained its position alongside Rolls-Royce and Duesenberg. However the outbreak of the Second World War placed the company in serious difficulties. The Spanish company was absorbed by ENASA and the French company attempted, with-out success, to re-enter the car market with a V-8 front wheel drive car.