These are standard specifications for the 1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1242 Twelve, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual
Chassis # 355130
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Chassis # 3100014
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1932 - 1938 |
| Coach Work : | LeBaron |
| Price : | $3,796-$4,365 |
| Weight : | 5546 lbs | 2515.623 kg |
Performance
| Top Speed : | 185 km/h | 114.978 mph |
Engine & Transmission
| V 12 80-degree | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7571 cc | 462.0 cu in. | 7.6 L. |
| Power : | 175 BHP (128.8 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque : | 175 Ft-Lbs (237 NM) |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Compression : | 6.00:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 SV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
3 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Pierce-Arrow Production for 1933 : | 2,152 |
| 1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1242 Twelve | |
Dimension(s)
Convertible Sedan by LeBaron
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| Coachwork : | LeBaron |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Exterior | |
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| Wheelbase : | 137.0 in | 3480 mm. |
Sport Phaeton
| Price : | $4,255 |
| Weight : | 5366 lbs | 2433.977 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 137.0 in | 3480 mm. |
Tourer
| Price : | $4,025 |
| Weight : | 5300 lbs | 2404.04 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 137.0 in | 3480 mm. |
Club Brougham
| Price : | $3,865 |
| Weight : | 5288 lbs | 2398.596 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 137.0 in | 3480 mm. |
Sedan
| Price : | $3,886 |
| Weight : | 5388 lbs | 2443.956 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 137.0 in | 3480 mm. |
Club Sedan
| Price : | $3,975 |
| Weight : | 5381 lbs | 2440.781 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 137.0 in | 3480 mm. |
Club Berline
| Price : | $4,255 |
| Weight : | 5394 lbs | 2446.677 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 137.0 in | 3480 mm. |
Coupe
| Price : | $3,796 |
| Weight : | 5364 lbs | 2433.069 kg |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 137.0 in | 3480 mm. |
Convertible Roadster
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| Price : | $3,903 |
| Weight : | 5100 lbs | 2313.321 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
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| Wheelbase : | 137.0 in | 3480 mm. |
Sedan
| Price : | $4,085 |
| Weight : | 5500 lbs | 2494.758 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 142.0 in | 3607 mm. |
Enclosed Drive Limousine
| Price : | $4,365 |
| Weight : | 5500 lbs | 2494.758 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 142.0 in | 3607 mm. |
Tourer
| Price : | $4,200 |
| Weight : | 5300 lbs | 2404.04 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 142.0 in | 3607 mm. |
Convertible Coupe by LeBaron
| Coachwork : | LeBaron |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 137.0 in | 3480 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Leaf spring, solid axle Rear : Leaf spring, live axle | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Cam and Roller |
| Brakes | |
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| Front Brake Size : | 406.0 mm | 15.984 in. |
| Rear Brake Size : | 406.0 mm | 15.984 in. |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | Front : 7.50 x 17 Rear : 7.50 x 17 |
1933 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $1,550 |
| Avg. Home : | $5,750 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.10 |
1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1242 Twelve FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1242 Twelve?
Q: How fast is the 1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1242 Twelve? A: The 1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1242 Twelve has a top speed of 185 km/h. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1242 Twelve? A: The 1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1242 Twelve has wheelbase sizes of 137.00 and 142.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1242 Twelve cost when new?A: The 1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1242 Twelve cost approximately $3,796 to $4,365 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1242 Twelve? A: The 1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1242 Twelve was offered as a Club Berline, Club Brougham, Club Sedan, Convertible Coupe, Convertible Roadster, Convertible Sedan, Coupe, Enclosed Drive Limousine, Sedan, Sport Phaeton, Tourer.Q: What tires did the 1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1242 Twelve have? A: The 1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1242 Twelve had Front : 7.50 x 17
Rear : 7.50 x 17 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Pierce-Arrow produce in 1933? A: Pierce-Arrow produced 2,152 automobiles in 1933.Q: What engine did the 1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1242 Twelve have? A: The engine powering the 1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1242 Twelve was a V 12L-Head (7571 cc | 462.0 cu in. | 7.6 L.) with 175 BHP (128.8 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 175 Ft-Lbs (237 NM). Q: What transmission did the 1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1242 Twelve have? A: The 1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1242 Twelve had a 3 speed Manual gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1242 Twelve?
How many 1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1242 Twelve were produced?
How powerful was the 1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1242 Twelve? Was the 1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1242 Twelve popular? Was the 1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1242 Twelve expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1242 Twelve?
Q: How fast is the 1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1242 Twelve? A: The 1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1242 Twelve has a top speed of 185 km/h. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1242 Twelve? A: The 1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1242 Twelve has wheelbase sizes of 137.00 and 142.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1242 Twelve cost when new?A: The 1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1242 Twelve cost approximately $3,796 to $4,365 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1242 Twelve? A: The 1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1242 Twelve was offered as a Club Berline, Club Brougham, Club Sedan, Convertible Coupe, Convertible Roadster, Convertible Sedan, Coupe, Enclosed Drive Limousine, Sedan, Sport Phaeton, Tourer.Q: What tires did the 1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1242 Twelve have? A: The 1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1242 Twelve had Front : 7.50 x 17Rear : 7.50 x 17 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Pierce-Arrow produce in 1933? A: Pierce-Arrow produced 2,152 automobiles in 1933.Q: What engine did the 1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1242 Twelve have? A: The engine powering the 1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1242 Twelve was a V 12L-Head (7571 cc | 462.0 cu in. | 7.6 L.) with 175 BHP (128.8 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 175 Ft-Lbs (237 NM). Q: What transmission did the 1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1242 Twelve have? A: The 1933 Pierce-Arrow Model 1242 Twelve had a 3 speed Manual gearbox.