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| 1926 Elcar 8-81 Series | ||
| Coupe Roadster | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $2,195.00 | |
| No. Produced | ||
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | ||
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | 3 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 3,000lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 127-132 inches | |
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | ||
| Rear Tread | ||
| Engine | ||
| Type | Lycoming 4H, L-head | |
| Displacement | 298.6 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 1/4 & 4 1/2 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 4.5 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | ||
| Rated Horsepower | 33.8 | |
| Torque | ||
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | ||
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | ||
| Engine No. Location | ||
| Lubrication | Pressure to crankshaft and connector rod bearings | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | ||
| Make | Swan | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | ||
| Drive | ||
| No. Of Gears | ||
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | ||
| 2nd | ||
| 3rd | ||
| 4th | ||
| 5th | ||
| Reverse |
| Clutch Type | Multiple disk | ||
| Clutch Size | |||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | |||
| Differential Ratio | 66/14 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Cam & lever | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | External contracting on 4 wheels, hydraulic | ||
| Front Size | |||
| Rear Size | |||
| Emergency | External on the transmission | ||
| Size | |||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | |||
| Ignition System | |||
| Battery | |||
| Cooling System | Water pump | ||
| Radiator | |||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | Artillery | ||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | Balloon | ||
| Tire Size | 32 x 6 | ||
| Spare Location | |||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | |||
| Oil | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Cooling System | |||
| Rear Differential | |||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Full Classic | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | 38200 and up | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 5 | ||
| Digits 1-5: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | On plate on front of dash and on right rear frame hangar. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Models with 132 inch wheelbase have 32 x 6.2 tires. | |||
| References | |
| Automobile Trade Journal July 1 1926 | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Motor Age January 7 1926 | 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 | |