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1931 Essex Super 6 Series E
Sport Roadster
Standard Specifications
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1931 Essex Super 6 Series E 2 4 Pass Sport Roadster

1931 Essex Super 6 Series E 2 4 Pass Sport Roadster

Image Courtesy of Alex Burr & Carl Weber Collection

Original Base Price $725.00
No. Produced 40,338
Body Maker
No. Doors 2
Passengers 2-4
Model Number
Weight
Wheelbase 113 inches
Length
Width
Height
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Type Own, L-head
Displacement 175.3 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 2 7/8 & 4 1/2 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 5.8 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 60@3300
Rated Horsepower 19.8
Torque
Main Bearings 3
Valve Lifters
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location Left side of block, opposite No. 3 cylinder.
Lubrication
Type
Make Marvel
Type
Drive
No. Of Gears
Gear Ratios
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Reverse
Single plate
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Differential Ratio 5.4 to 1
Front Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Worm & sector
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
Radiator
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type Artillery
Wheel Mfr Motor Wheel
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 5 x 19
Spare Location
Fuel
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 1 Quarts
Cooling System 19 Quarts
Rear Differential 3 Pounds
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. 1,234,267 to 1,281,684
VIN Description
VIN Location Plate on dash under hood.
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Additional Information
The rear axle ratio for this model is 5.1. No. produced is total Essex calendar year production.

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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