Automobiles Oméga-Six was a French automobile manufactured in the Paris region by Gabriel Daubeck between 1922 and 1930.Linz, Schrader: ''Die Internationale Automobil-Enzyklopädie.''Georgano: ''The Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile.''Georgano: ''Autos. Encyclopédie complète. 1885 à nos jours.''

Etymology

Initially the cars used six-cylinder engines, hence the word "Six" in the company name.

History

Jules Daubeck founded the business in

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in north-eastern

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in 1922. Later, in 1925, the business relocated to the west side of the city, to premises at Boulogne-Billancourt in the Rue de Silly. Production ended in 1930. The cars were designed by Maurice Gadoux, who previously had worked for Hispano-Suiza, and focused on the same "compact luxury" market segment. Approximately 50 cars were produced annually.

Cars

The first model used a 1996cc overhead camshaft engine that placed it in the 12 HP car tax band and produced a claimed 50 hp of power. Claimed top speed for an open topped sports-bodied car was 120 km/h (75 mph). There was a choice of or wheelbases. Available body styles included a "

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", a "Limousine" (sedan/saloon) and "Coupé de Ville" (town car). For 1924 Solex carburettors were fitted, power increased to 55 hp, and four speed transmission replaced the three speeds with which it had been launched. At the 19th Paris Motor Show in October 1924 the 1996cc overhead camshaft engine had twin carburetors and the wheelbase was increased to . It was priced, in bare chassis form, at 60,000 francs. A larger 2660cc engine was available in 1926, and was exhibited alongside the 1996cc model in October 1926 at the 20th Paris Motor Show. In October 1926 the list prices for the base chassis were 65,000 francs (1996cc) and 70,000 francs (2660cc). At the 22nd Paris Motor Show in October 1928 the six cylinder cars were still on display, using the chassis and now priced, in bare chassis form, at 80,000 francs (1996cc) and 85,000 francs (2660cc). There was also a 3-litre 6-cylinder "competition" engine that used twin "Cozette" carburetors and for which 150 hp was claimed. In 1929 the 6-cylinder range was supplemented by two new 8-cylinder engined cars with displacement respectively of 3-litres and 4-litres (17CV and 24CV). The 8-cylinder cars had a wheelbase and were priced at 115,000 francs and 120,000 francs.

Competition

In 1924 two cars entered the

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, but both retired and were classified 33rd and 35th. At the 1925 Le Mans 24 hours the three Oméga-Sixes did not start because of problems during practices. They were car no. 25 of Jacques Margueritte and Louis Bonne, car no. 26 of Roland Coty and Albert Clement, and car no. 27 of "Sabipa" and Jacques Achilles Boyriven.Autosport forum, 25 May 2010, Haine Kane
/ref> At the Circuit des Routes Pavées event in September 1926 J Achilles Boyriven finished 4th, in 1929 he finished 3rd, and in 1930 he finished 7th after completing 507 km in the 5 litre class. In 1928 Louis Bonne finished first in the S3.0 class.SpeedFreaks Database of racing results after 1918. PDF.
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race J Achilles Boyriven finished second in 1928 and third in 1929.''MotorSport'' archive, Originally printed in the November 1994 issue of Motor Sport, ''The Circuit Des Routes Pavees''.
/ref> In 1929, Boyriven 'did not arrive' for the ''II Grand Prix d'Algèrie'' in April, but Bayssières finished second at the ''V Grand Prix de Picardie'' in June and then did not arrive for the ''I Grand Prix de Dieppe''. In 1929, Oméga-Six recorded its only victory of note when

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Reading list

*Harald Linz, Halwart Schrader: ''Die Internationale Automobil-Enzyklopädie.'' United Soft Media Verlag, München 2008, . (German) *George Nick Georgano (Chefredakteur): ''The Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile.'' Volume 3: ''P–Z.''

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, Chicago 2001, . (English) *George Nick Georgano: ''Autos. Encyclopédie complète. 1885 à nos jours.'' Courtille, Paris 1975. (French)

References

External links

Motor legend. Images of 1925 Omega-Six at Le Mans. Car no. 26 of Roland Coty and Albert Clement

Omega-Six Type F Roadster 1928

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