These are standard specifications for the 1931 Essex Super Six Model E, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Selective Sliding Floor shift controls
Chassis # 1267966
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Shaft drive | |
| Production Years for Series : | 1927 - 1931 |
| Coach Work : | Murray |
| Price : | $595-$895 |
| Weight : | 2400 lbs | 1088.622 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | Marvel 10-948 carburetor | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2872 cc | 175.3 cu in. | 2.9 L. |
| Power : | 60 HP (44.16 KW) @ 3300 RPM |
| Bore : | 2.9 in | 73 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.5 in | 114 mm. |
| Main Bearings : | 3 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
3 Selective Sliding Floor shift controls
Production Figures
| Total Essex Production for 1931 : | 40,338 |
| Total 1931 Super Six Model E production : | 40,338 |
| 1931 Essex Super Six Model E | |
Dimension(s)
Sport Roadster
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 113.0 in | 2870 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Coupe
| Price : | $595 |
| Weight : | 2595 lbs | 1177.072 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 113.0 in | 2870 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
4-Passenger Coupe
| Price : | $645 |
| Weight : | 2645 lbs | 1199.752 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 113.0 in | 2870 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Sport Coupe
| Price : | $725 |
| Weight : | 2800 lbs | 1270.059 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 113.0 in | 2870 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Cch
| Price : | $595 |
| Weight : | 2690 lbs | 1220.163 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 113.0 in | 2870 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Standard Sedan
| Price : | $695 |
| Weight : | 2750 lbs | 1247.379 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 113.0 in | 2870 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Tourer Sedan
| Price : | $775 |
| Weight : | 2815 lbs | 1276.863 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 113.0 in | 2870 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Town Sedan
| Price : | $735 |
| Weight : | 2815 lbs | 1276.863 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 113.0 in | 2870 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Sport Sedan
| Price : | $855 |
| Weight : | 2950 lbs | 1338.097 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 113.0 in | 2870 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
7-Passenger Sedan
| Price : | $895 |
| Weight : | 2940 lbs | 1333.562 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 113.0 in | 2870 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Phaeton
| Price : | $725 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 113.0 in | 2870 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Boattail Speedabout by Murray
Chassis # 1267966
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| Coachwork : | Murray |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 113.0 in | 2870 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Rear : Semi-floating axle | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 19 x 5.00 |
| Wheels : | 10-spoke wooden wheels with detachable rims |
1931 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $640 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $1,850 |
| Avg. Home : | $6,790 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.17 |
1931 Essex Super Six Model E FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1931 Essex Super Six Model E?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1931 Essex Super Six Model E? A: The 1931 Essex Super Six Model E has a wheelbase size of 113.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1931 Essex Super Six Model E cost when new?A: The 1931 Essex Super Six Model E cost approximately $595 to $895 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1931 Essex Super Six Model E? A: The 1931 Essex Super Six Model E was offered as a 4-Passenger Coupe, 7-Passenger Sedan, Boattail Speedabout, Cch, Coupe, Phaeton, Sport Coupe, Sport Roadster, Sport Sedan, Standard Sedan, Tourer Sedan, Town Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1931 Essex Super Six Model E have? A: The 1931 Essex Super Six Model E had 19 x 5.00 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1931 Essex Super Six Model E have? A: The 1931 Essex Super Six Model E had 10-spoke wooden wheels with detachable rims wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Essex produce in 1931? A: Essex produced 40,338 automobiles in 1931.Q: How many 1931 Super Six Model Es were produced? A: Essex produced 40,338 examples of the Super Six Model E in 1931.Q: What engine did the 1931 Essex Super Six Model E have? A: The engine powering the 1931 Essex Super Six Model E was a Inline 6 (2872 cc | 175.3 cu in. | 2.9 L.) with 60 HP (44.16 KW) @ 3300 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1931 Essex Super Six Model E have? A: The 1931 Essex Super Six Model E had a 3 speed Selective Sliding Floor shift controls gearbox.