The Chevrolet Stovebolt engine, a straight-six engine produced by the Chevrolet Division of General Motors, was manufactured in two versions spanning from 1929 to 1962. Initially introduced in 1929, it succeeded Chevrolet's 171-cubic-inch inline-four to become the sole engine offering until 1954. In 1955, it transitioned to being the base engine when Chevrolet introduced the small block V8 to its lineup.
Although the Stovebolt engine was discontinued in North America by 1962, General Motors continued its production in Brazil until 1979. The engine was eventually replaced by the Chevrolet Turbo-Thrift engine. Known for its reliability and performance, the Stovebolt engine played a significant role in Chevrolet's vehicle