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1932 Auburn 12-160 Standard Series
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,445.00
No. Produced
Body Maker Central Manufacturing, Auburn
No. Doors 4
Passengers 5
Model Number
Weight
Wheelbase 133 inches
Length
Width
Height
Front Tread 60 inches
Rear Tread 62 inches
Type Lycoming BB
Displacement 391.1 cu. in.
Cylinders 12
Bore & Stroke 3 1/8 & 4 1/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 5.75 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 160@3400
Rated Horsepower 46.8
Torque
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters
Block Material
Engine Numbers BB prefix
Engine No. Location On left side of crankcase & on right side of block surface between head & block.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type 2, downdraft
Make Stromberg
Type Synchro-mesh
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.87 to 1
2nd 1.55
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.76
Double plate
Clutch Size 9 3/4 inches
Semifloating
Spiral bevel
Differential Ratio 4.1 to 1
Front Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Cam & lever
Service Internal expanding on 4 wheels, hydraulic
Front Size 14 inches
Rear Size 14 inches
Emergency Internal expanding on rear wheels
Size 14 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Cellular
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type Artillery
Wheel Mfr Motor Wheel
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6 x 17
Spare Location
Fuel 25 Gallons
Oil 9 Quarts
Transmission 3 Pints
Cooling System 37 Quarts
Rear Differential 4 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Full Classic
VIN/Serial no. 12160-1001X to 12160-2844
VIN Description
VIN Location Plate on toe board & on floorboard, right side under carpet.
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Additional Information
Other Tire Sizes used

The New Auburn Models 12-160 & 8-100 (1932)Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Museum
1600 South Wayne Street P.O. Box 271
Auburn IN 46706
(219) 925-1444
www.acdmuseum.org
Auburn Automobile Co. Auburn Serial Nos.Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Museum
Chilton Flat Rate & Tune Up Manual Thirteenth Edition 1939Horseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Automobile Trade Journal March 1932Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Gray Sequence
Regal Green
Catseye Gray
Auburn Blue
Saxon Gray
Preston Green
Gunmetal Gray
Old Ivory
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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