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| 1928 Auburn 88 Series | ||
| Roadster | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $1,495.00 | |
| No. Produced | 80 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Central Manufacturing, Auburn | |
| No. Doors | 3 | |
| Passengers | 2-4 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 3,265lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 125 inches | |
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | ||
| Rear Tread | ||
| Engine | ||
| Type | Lycoming GR, L-head | |
| Displacement | 246.6 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 2 7/8 & 4 3/4 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 5.15 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 88@3200 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 26.4 | |
| Torque | ||
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | ||
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | CS 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 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | ||
| Make | Shebler | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Unknown at time of publication | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | Unknown | |
| 2nd | Unknown | |
| 3rd | Unknown | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | Unknown |
| Clutch Type | Single plate | ||
| Clutch Size | |||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Spiral bevel | ||
| Differential Ratio | |||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Cam & lever | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Internal expanding on 4 wheels, hydraulic | ||
| Front Size | 12 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 12 inches | ||
| Emergency | External on the transmission | ||
| Size | 8 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | |||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 6 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal water pump | ||
| Radiator | Cellular | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | Artillery | ||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | 18 | ||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 30 x 6 | ||
| Spare Location | |||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 18 Gallons | ||
| Oil | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Cooling System | |||
| Rear Differential | |||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Full Classic | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | 2866901 to 2973000 | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | Plate under cowl on right side of car on firewall - inside car. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Late 1928 models had Serial no. on plate on floor board on right side of car in front of seat. | |||
| References | |
| Your Next Car Auburn (1928) | 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 |
| Motor Age July 26 1928 | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Data not yet collected | |
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Data not yet collected | Std | |