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1931 Chrysler 70 Series
Phaeton
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,295.00
No. Produced
Body Maker
No. Doors 4
Passengers 5
Model Number
Weight 3,315lbs
Wheelbase 116 1/2 inches
Length 182 inches
Width
Height
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Type Own, L-head
Displacement 268.4 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 3/8 & 5 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 4.9 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt 6.0 to 1
Brake Horsepower 93@3200
Rated Horsepower 27.3
Torque
Main Bearings 7
Valve Lifters
Block Material
Engine Numbers Prefix V
Engine No. Location On boss, left side of cylinder block behind No. 1 and 2 cylinders.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type
Make Stromberg
Type
Drive
No. Of Gears
Gear Ratios
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Reverse
Single plate
Clutch Size 10 inches
Semifloating
Spiral bevel
Differential Ratio 3.82 to 1
Front Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Worm & sector
Service Internal expanding on 4 wheels, hydraulic
Front Size
Rear Size
Emergency External on the transmission
Size
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
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 5.5 x 18
Spare Location
Fuel
Oil 6 Quarts
Transmission 2 1/2 Quarts
Cooling System 21 Quarts
Rear Differential 2 3/4 Quarts
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Non Classic
VIN/Serial no. 7996001 to 7999974
VIN Description Total Digits: 7
Digits 1-7: Production number
VIN Location Instrument board.
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Additional Information
The rear axle ratio for this model is 3.58.

Restorer's Guide Chrysler Corp 1987Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Chilton's Flat Rate Manual (1932)Horseless Carriage Foundation
Automobile Trade Journal January 1931Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type
Colors Data not yet collected
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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