Durant Touring Car

Durant Touring Car
Overview
Manufacturer	Durant Motors
Production	1926-1931
Powertrain
Engine	3-7/8 x 4-1/4 inches I4
Transmission	Selective sliding
Dimensions
Wheelbase	109.0 in (2,769 mm)

The Durant Touring Car was manufactured by Durant Motors, Inc.

Durant Touring Car specifications (1926 data)

• Color – No. 9 blue
• Seating Capacity – Five
• Wheelbase – 109 inches
• Wheels – Disc
• Tires - 31” x 4” cord
• Service Brakes – Contracting on rear wheels
• Emergency Brakes – Expanding on rear wheels
• Engine - Four cylinder, vertical, cast en bloc, 3-7/8 x 4-1/4 inches; head removable; valves in side; H.P. 24.03 N.A.C.C. rating
• Lubrication – Force feel and splash
• Crankshaft - Three bearing
• Radiator – Cellular type
• Cooling – Centrifugal pump
• Ignition – Storage Battery
• Starting System – Two Unit
• Voltage – Six
• Wiring System – Single
• Gasoline System – Vacuum
• Clutch – Single plate, dry disc
• Transmission – Selective sliding
• Gear Changes – 3 forward, 1 reverse
• Drive – Spiral bevel
• Springs – Semi-elliptic
• Rear Axle – Semi-floating
• Steering Gear – Worm and gear

Standard equipment

New car price included the following items:

• tools
• jack
• speedometer
• ammeter
• electric horn
• transmission theft lock
• demountable rims
• spare tire carrier
• closed cars have rear view mirror, sun visor, cowl ventilator, corner lights and heater.

Optional equipment

The following was available at an extra cost:

none listed

Prices

New car prices were F.O.B. factory, plus Tax:

• Touring - $830
• Coach - $1050
• Coupé - $1160
• Sedan - $1190

See also

• Durant Motors
• Durant (automobile)
• Durant Motors Automobile Club
• 1926 Durant A-22 Touring Car (project)

References

Source: Slauson, H. W.; Howard Greene (1926). ""Leading American Motor Cars"". Everyman’s Guide to Motor Efficiency. New York: Leslie-Judge Company.