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1931 Hupmobile Century 8 Series L
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,295.00
No. Produced 7,229
Body Maker
No. Doors 4
Passengers 5
Model Number
Weight 3,175lbs
Wheelbase 118 inches
Length
Width
Height
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Type Own, L-head
Displacement 240.2 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 2 7/8 & 4 5/8 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 5.2 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not Aplicable
Brake Horsepower 90@3200
Rated Horsepower 26.4
Torque
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location On engine block
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type
Make Stromberg
Type
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears
Gear Ratios
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Reverse
Single plate
Clutch Size 9.875 inches
Semifloating
Spiral bevel
Differential Ratio 4.55 to 1
Front Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Cam & lever
Service Internal expanding on 4 wheels, mechanical
Front Size
Rear Size
Emergency Internal expanding on 4 wheels
Size
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type Artillery
Wheel Mfr Kelsey Hayes
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 5.5 x 19
Spare Location
Fuel
Oil 6 Quarts
Transmission
Cooling System 16 Quarts
Rear Differential 2 Quarts
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. L5,001 and up
VIN Description
VIN Location Plate on dash near steering column.
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Additional Information
No. produced is calendar year production for the series.

The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry HeasleyHorseless 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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