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| 1927 Kissel 8-65 Series | ||
| Special Brougham Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $2,295.00 | |
| No. Produced | 461 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | ||
| No. Doors | ||
| Passengers | 5 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | ||
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 125 inches | |
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | ||
| Rear Tread | ||
| Engine | ||
| Type | Own, L-head | |
| Displacement | 246.5 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 2 7/8 & 4 3/4 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | ||
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | ||
| Rated Horsepower | 26.5 | |
| Torque | ||
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | ||
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | ||
| Engine No. Location | Plate on left side of crankcase. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | ||
| Make | Shebler | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | ||
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | ||
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | ||
| 2nd | ||
| 3rd | ||
| 4th | ||
| 5th | ||
| Reverse |
| Clutch Type | Single plate | ||
| Clutch Size | |||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | |||
| Differential Ratio | 4.6 to 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| 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 | Non Classic | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | 65-1001 and up | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 6 | ||
| Digits 1-2: Series | |||
| Digits 3-6: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | |||
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| Additional Information | |||
| This model has a wheelbase of 132 inches. Other differential ratios available. Other tire sizes available. No. produced is series production for the calendar year. | |||
| References | |
| Chilton's Flat Rate Manual (1932) | 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 February 10 1927 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Data not yet collected | |
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Data not yet collected | Std | |