These are standard specifications for the 1931 Franklin Series 15, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
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Chassis # 51207210L18
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Engine # 154860
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Features
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1930 - 1934 |
| Coach Work : | Dietrich, Walker, Derham |
| Price : | $2,295-$3,345 |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4490 cc | 274.0 cu in. | 4.5 L. |
| Power : | 100 HP (73.6 KW) @ 3100 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.7 in | 120 mm. |
| Compression : | 5.12:1 |
Manual
Production Figures
| Total Franklin Production for 1931 : | 2,851 |
| 1931 Franklin Series 15 | |
| Deluxe Custom Roadster 2 dr. 2 P (by Dietrich) : | 1 |
Dimension(s)
Pursuit
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 125.0 in | 3175 mm. |
Sedan
| Price : | $2,295 |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 125.0 in | 3175 mm. |
Coupe
| Price : | $2,345 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 125.0 in | 3175 mm. |
Oxford Sedan
| Price : | $2,345 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 125.0 in | 3175 mm. |
Victoria Brougham
| Price : | $2,345 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 125.0 in | 3175 mm. |
Convertible Coupe
Chassis # 51207210L18
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| Price : | $2,395 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 125.0 in | 3175 mm. |
Town Sedan
| Price : | $2,425 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 125.0 in | 3175 mm. |
Roadster
| Price : | $2,345 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 132.0 in | 3353 mm. |
Sedan
| Price : | $2,475 |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 132.0 in | 3353 mm. |
Sport Salon
| Price : | $2,595 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 132.0 in | 3353 mm. |
Limousine
| Price : | $2,725 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 132.0 in | 3353 mm. |
Touring
| Price : | $2,695 |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 132.0 in | 3353 mm. |
Seven-Passenger Touring
| Price : | $2,695 |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 132.0 in | 3353 mm. |
Speedster
| Price : | $3,345 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 132.0 in | 3353 mm. |
Sedan
| Price : | $2,695 |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 132.0 in | 3353 mm. |
Club Sedan
| Price : | $2,745 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 132.0 in | 3353 mm. |
Convertible Coupe
| Price : | $2,765 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 132.0 in | 3353 mm. |
Town Sedan
| Price : | $2,775 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 132.0 in | 3353 mm. |
Sedan
| Price : | $2,895 |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 132.0 in | 3353 mm. |
Limousine
| Price : | $2,995 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 132.0 in | 3353 mm. |
Deluxe Custom Roadster by Dietrich
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| Coachwork : | Dietrich |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 132.0 in | 3353 mm. |
Sedan by Walker
| Coachwork : | Walker |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 125.0 in | 3175 mm. |
Sportsman Coupe by Derham
| Coachwork : | Derham |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 125.0 in | 3175 mm. |
Handling
1931 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $640 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $1,850 |
| Avg. Home : | $6,790 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.17 |
1931 Franklin Series 15 FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1931 Franklin Series 15?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1931 Franklin Series 15? A: The 1931 Franklin Series 15 has wheelbase sizes of 125.00 and 132.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1931 Franklin Series 15 cost when new?A: The 1931 Franklin Series 15 cost approximately $2,295 to $3,345 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1931 Franklin Series 15? A: The 1931 Franklin Series 15 was offered as a Club Sedan, Convertible Coupe, Coupe, Deluxe Custom Roadster, Limousine, Oxford Sedan, Pursuit, Roadster, Sedan, Seven-Passenger Touring, Speedster, Sport Salon, Sportsman Coupe, Touring, Town Sedan, Victoria Brougham.Q: How many vehicles did Franklin produce in 1931? A: Franklin produced 2,851 automobiles in 1931.Q: What engine did the 1931 Franklin Series 15 have? A: The engine powering the 1931 Franklin Series 15 was a Inline 6 (4490 cc | 274.0 cu in. | 4.5 L.) with 100 HP (73.6 KW) @ 3100 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1931 Franklin Series 15 have? A: The 1931 Franklin Series 15 had a Manual gearbox.