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| 1931 Auburn 8-98 Series | ||
| Phaeton Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | ||
| No. Produced | ||
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Limousine Body Co., Auburn | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | 5 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | ||
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 127 inches | |
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | ||
| Rear Tread | ||
| Engine | ||
| 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 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | ||
| Make | Shebler | |
| Transmission | ||
| 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 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate | ||
| Clutch Size | 10 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Spiral bevel | ||
| Differential Ratio | 4.45 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Cam & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Internal expanding on 4 wheels, mechanical | ||
| Front Size | 13 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 13 inches | ||
| Emergency | Internal expanding on 4 wheels | ||
| Size | 13 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 | Motor Wheel | ||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 6 x 17 | ||
| Spare Location | |||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 20 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 8 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Cooling System | 21 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | |||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Full Classic | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| 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 | |||
| References | |
| 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 1931 | 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 | All colors may not be available in all models. | |
| Black | ||
| Homage Blue Deep | ||
| Toga Maroon | ||
| Beaver Brown | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Data not yet collected | Std | |