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| 1934 Nash Ambassador 8 Series 1290 | ||
| Brougham | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $1,820.00 | |
| No. Produced | ||
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Nash | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | 5 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | ||
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 133 inches | |
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | 57 1/4 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 60 1/4 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Own 990 | |
| Displacement | 322 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 3/8 & 4 1/2 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 5.25 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 125@3600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 36.4 | |
| Torque | ||
| Main Bearings | 9 | |
| Valve Lifters | ||
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | ||
| Engine No. Location | Plate on right side of engine. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual updraft | |
| Make | Stromberg | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Helical | |
| Drive | ||
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 2.88 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.71 to 1 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 3.54 to 1 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate | ||
| Clutch Size | 11 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Worm | ||
| Differential Ratio | 4.43 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Mechanical | ||
| Front Size | 14 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 14 inches | ||
| Emergency | Internal expanding on 4 wheels | ||
| Size | 14 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | |||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | |||
| Cooling System | Water pump | ||
| Radiator | Tubular | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | Steel | ||
| Wheel Mfr | Budd | ||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 7 x 17 | ||
| Spare Location | |||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | |||
| Oil | 10 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 3 Pounds | ||
| Cooling System | 22 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 12 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Full Classic | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | 521,801 and up | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | |||
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| Additional Information | |||
| 142 inch wheelbase also available. | |||
| References | |
| Chilton Flat Rate & Tune Up Manual Thirteenth Edition 1939 | Horseless 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 April 1934 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Data not yet collected | |
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Data not yet collected | Std | |