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| 1933 Auburn 12-161 Series | ||
| Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | ||
| No. Produced | ||
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Central Manufacturing, Auburn | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | 7 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | ||
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 133 inches | |
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | 60 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 62 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Lycoming BB | |
| Displacement | 391.1 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 12 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 1/8 & 4 1/4 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 5.75 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 160@3400 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 46.8 | |
| Torque | ||
| Main Bearings | 4 | |
| Valve Lifters | ||
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | BB prefix | |
| Engine No. Location | On left side of crankcase & on right side of block surface between head & block. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | 2, downdraft | |
| Make | Stromberg | |
| 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 | Double plate | ||
| Clutch Size | 9 3/4 inches | ||
| 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 | 14 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 14 inches | ||
| Emergency | Internal expanding on rear wheels | ||
| Size | 14 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | |||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | |||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal water pump | ||
| Radiator | Cellular | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 6 x 17 | ||
| Spare Location | |||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 25 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 9 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 3 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 37 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 4 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Full Classic | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | 12-161-1001X to 12-161-2261X | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | Plate on floor board on right side of car in front of seat. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Other tire sizes used. | |||
| References | |
| Auburn Salon Models (1933) | Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Museum 1600 South Wayne Street P.O. Box 271 Auburn IN 46706 (219) 925-1444 www.acdmuseum.org |
| Automobile Trade Journal January 1933 | 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 | ||
| Salon Blue | ||
| Berwick Brown | ||
| Iceland Green No. 1 | ||
| Desert Sand | ||
| Marine Blue Light | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Data not yet collected | Std | |