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| 1918 Buick E-6-45, E6-46 & E6-47 Series | ||
| Touring | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $1,265.00 | |
| No. Produced | 62,006 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | ||
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | 5 | |
| Model Number | E45 | |
| Weight | 2,950lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 118 inches | |
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | 56 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 56 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Own, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 241.6 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 3/8 & 4 1/2 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | ||
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 60 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 27.3 | |
| Torque | ||
| Main Bearings | 4 | |
| Valve Lifters | ||
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | ||
| Engine No. Location | On left side of crankcase. | |
| Lubrication | Circulating splash | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | ||
| Make | Marvel | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Selective sliding gear | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | Unknown | |
| 2nd | Unknown | |
| 3rd | Unknown | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | Unknown |
| Clutch Type | Multiple disk - dry plate | ||
| Clutch Size | |||
| Axle Type | Full floating | ||
| Differential | Spiral bevel | ||
| Differential Ratio | 4.08 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | |||
| Rear | Cantilever | ||
| Steering Gear | Screw & nut | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | External contracting on rear wheels | ||
| Front Size | Not applicable inches | ||
| Rear Size | |||
| Emergency | Internal expanding on rear wheels | ||
| Size | |||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | |||
| Ignition System | Single | ||
| Battery | 6 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal water pump | ||
| Radiator | Cellular | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | Wood | ||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 34 x 4 | ||
| 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. | 343783 to 480995 | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | On left front side of frame member. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| References | |
| Antique Automobile Nov/Dec 2000 | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Handbook of Automobiles 1918 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| Motor Age January 3 1918 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Green | |
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Windshield | Std | |
| Speedometer | Std | |
| Top and top hood for open cars | Std | |
| Demountable Rims | Std | |
| Ammeter | Std | |
| Electric Horn | Std | |