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| 1923 Franklin Series 10 A (Early) | ||
| DemiSedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | ||
| No. Produced | 10,130 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | ||
| No. Doors | ||
| Passengers | 5 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 2,620lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 115 inches | |
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | 56 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 56 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Own Vertical, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 199 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 1/4 & 4 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | ||
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | ||
| Rated Horsepower | 25.3 | |
| Torque | ||
| Main Bearings | 7 | |
| Valve Lifters | ||
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | ||
| Engine No. Location | ||
| Lubrication | Force feed | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | ||
| Make | Own | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Spur | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 3.625 to 1 | |
| 2nd | 1.75 to 1 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 3.625 to 1 |
| Clutch Type | Dry plate | ||
| Clutch Size | |||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Spiral bevel | ||
| Differential Ratio | 4.73 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Full elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Rear | Full elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & gear | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | External contracting on drive shaft, mechanical | ||
| Front Size | Not applicable inches | ||
| Rear Size | 3.5 inches | ||
| Emergency | External contracting on rear wheels | ||
| Size | 2.75 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | |||
| Ignition System | Closed circuit or single point | ||
| Battery | 6 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Air cooled | ||
| Radiator | Not applicable | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 32 x 4 | ||
| Spare Location | |||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 13 1/2 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Cooling System | Not applicable | ||
| Rear Differential | |||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Non Classic | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Up to 133000 | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | On plate on dash under hood. Serial numbers are alotted by body styles & do not run consecutively. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| No. produced is total calendar year production. | |||
| References | |
| Care-Operation-Inspection & Repair of Series 10 Franklin Car | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| The Care-Operation-Inspection & Repair of Series 10 Franklin Car(1923) | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| The Franklin Car - 1924 Models | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age January 25 1923 | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Data not yet collected | |
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Data not yet collected | Std | |