1932 Essex Terraplane Model K Specifications

1932 Essex Terraplane Model K
1932 Essex Terraplane Model K Navigation

Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Price : $425-$610
Weight : 2010 lbs | 911.721 kg
Inline 6 | Marvel 10-997 carburetor
Displacement : 3164 cc | 193.1 cu in. | 3.2 L.
Power : 70 HP (51.52 KW) @ 3200 RPM
Bore : 2.9 in | 74 mm.
Stroke : 4.8 in | 121 mm.
Compression : 5.8:1
Main Bearings : 3
Transmission:
3 Manual Sliding gear; floor shift controls

Total Essex Production for 1932 : 17,425
1932 Essex Terraplane Model K

Standard Roadster

Seating Capacity : 2
Doors : 2
Exterior
Wheelbase : 106.0 in | 2692 mm.
Front Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Rear Track : 6.0 in | 152 mm.

Business Coupe

Price : $470
Weight : 2135 lbs | 968.42 kg
Seating Capacity : 2
Doors : 2
Exterior
Wheelbase : 106.0 in | 2692 mm.
Front Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Rear Track : 6.0 in | 152 mm.

Coach

Price : $475
Weight : 2200 lbs | 997.903 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Wheelbase : 106.0 in | 2692 mm.
Front Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Rear Track : 6.0 in | 152 mm.

Standard Coupe

Price : $510
Weight : 2490 lbs | 1129.445 kg
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Wheelbase : 106.0 in | 2692 mm.
Front Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Rear Track : 6.0 in | 152 mm.

Sport Roadster

Price : $525
Weight : 2110 lbs | 957.08 kg
Seating Capacity : 2
Doors : 2
Exterior
Wheelbase : 106.0 in | 2692 mm.
Front Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Rear Track : 6.0 in | 152 mm.

Standard Sedan

Price : $550
Weight : 2250 lbs | 1020.583 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 4
Exterior
Wheelbase : 106.0 in | 2692 mm.
Front Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Rear Track : 6.0 in | 152 mm.

Special Coach

Price : $515
Weight : 2200 lbs | 997.903 kg
Exterior
Wheelbase : 106.0 in | 2692 mm.
Front Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Rear Track : 6.0 in | 152 mm.

Sport Sedan

Price : $570
Weight : 2250 lbs | 1020.583 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Wheelbase : 106.0 in | 2692 mm.
Front Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Rear Track : 6.0 in | 152 mm.

Sport Convertible Coupe

Price : $610
Weight : 2145 lbs | 972.956 kg
Seating Capacity : 2
Doors : 2
Exterior
Wheelbase : 106.0 in | 2692 mm.
Front Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Rear Track : 6.0 in | 152 mm.

Phaeton

Price : $495
Weight : 2170 lbs | 984.295 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 4
Exterior
Wheelbase : 106.0 in | 2692 mm.
Front Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Rear Track : 6.0 in | 152 mm.

Sport Business Coupe

Price : $510
Seating Capacity : 2
Doors : 2
Exterior
Wheelbase : 106.0 in | 2692 mm.
Front Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Rear Track : 6.0 in | 152 mm.

Sport Coupe Roadster

Price : $550
Weight : 2190 lbs | 993.367 kg
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Wheelbase : 106.0 in | 2692 mm.
Front Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Rear Track : 6.0 in | 152 mm.

Delivery Sedan

Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Wheelbase : 106.0 in | 2692 mm.
Front Track : 56.0 in | 1422 mm.
Rear Track : 6.0 in | 152 mm.

Suspension
Front : Solid axle; leaf spring

Rear : Semi-floating axle; leaf spring

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 17 x 5.25
Wheels : Wire spoke

1932 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $610
Avg. Household Income : $1,650
Avg. Home : $6,510
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.10

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1932 Essex Terraplane Model K? A: The 1932 Essex Terraplane Model K has a wheelbase size of 106.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1932 Essex Terraplane Model K cost when new?A: The 1932 Essex Terraplane Model K cost approximately $425 to $610 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1932 Essex Terraplane Model K? A: The 1932 Essex Terraplane Model K was offered as a Business Coupe, Coach, Delivery Sedan, Phaeton, Special Coach, Sport Business Coupe, Sport Convertible Coupe, Sport Coupe Roadster, Sport Roadster, Sport Sedan, Standard Coupe, Standard Roadster, Standard Sedan.

Q: What tires did the 1932 Essex Terraplane Model K have? A: The 1932 Essex Terraplane Model K had 17 x 5.25 tires.

Q: What type of wheels did the 1932 Essex Terraplane Model K have? A: The 1932 Essex Terraplane Model K had Wire spoke wheels.

Q: How many vehicles did Essex produce in 1932? A: Essex produced 17,425 automobiles in 1932.

Q: What engine did the 1932 Essex Terraplane Model K have? A: The engine powering the 1932 Essex Terraplane Model K was a Inline 6 (3164 cc | 193.1 cu in. | 3.2 L.) with 70 HP (51.52 KW) @ 3200 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1932 Essex Terraplane Model K have? A: The 1932 Essex Terraplane Model K had a 3 speed Manual Sliding gear; floor shift controls gearbox.

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