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1931 Auburn 8-98 Series
Brougham
Standard Specifications
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No. Produced
Body Maker Auburn
No. Doors 2
Passengers 5
Model Number
Weight
Wheelbase 127 inches
Length
Width
Height
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Type Lycoming GU, L-head
Displacement 268.6 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 & 4 3/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 5.26 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not Aplicable
Brake Horsepower 98@3400
Rated Horsepower 28.8
Torque
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters
Block Material
Engine Numbers GU prefix
Engine No. Location On left side of crankcase & on block surface left side front above manifold.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type
Make Shebler
Type Synchro-mesh
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.87 to 1
2nd 1.69
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.76
Single plate
Clutch Size 10 inches
Semifloating
Spiral bevel
Differential Ratio 4.45 to 1
Front Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Cam & roller
Service Internal expanding on 4 wheels, mechanical
Front Size 13 inches
Rear Size 13 inches
Emergency Internal expanding on 4 wheels
Size 13 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage 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 20 Gallons
Oil 8 Quarts
Transmission
Cooling System 21 Quarts
Rear Differential
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Full Classic
VIN/Serial no. 8981001X ti 8983714X
VIN Description
VIN Location Plate on floor board on right side of car in front of seat.
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Additional Information

Passenger Car Specifications (1931)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
Automobile Trade Journal January 1931Horseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Black
Homage Blue Deep
Toga Maroon
Beaver Brown
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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