Chevrolet Universal
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 Chevrolet Universal Series AD Coupé (1930) with mother-in-law seat
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| Universal series AD | |
| Production period: | 1930 |
| Class : | Lower middle class |
| Body versions : | Phaeton , Roadster , Sedan , Coupé , Cabriolet |
| Engines: |
Otto engine : 3.2 liters (34 kW) |
| Length: | 3962 mm |
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| Wheelbase : | 2718 mm |
| Empty weight : | 994-1207 kg |
| Previous model | Chevrolet International Series AC |
| successor | Chevrolet Independence Series AE |
The Chevrolet Universal Series AD was a lower middle class passenger car that was only manufactured by Chevrolet in model year 1930 as the only model series and successor to the International Series AC . The vehicle was introduced in January 1930 and was available with ten different bodies - six two-door and four four-door. The cars had the above-controlled six-cylinder in-line engines (OHV) of the predecessor. The engine with a displacement of 3179 cm³ developed an output of 46 bhp (34 kW) at 2600 min −1 . The engine power was transmitted to the rear wheels via a single-disc dry clutch and a manual three-speed gearbox. For the first time, all four wheels had mechanical drum brakes.
The sales prices had fallen to the level of the predecessor National and were between US $ 495 and US $ 685. After only 10 months and 864,243 copies, Chevrolet discontinued the Universal in favor of the new Independence Series AE .
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literature
- Beverly Rae Kimes, Henry Austin Clark, Jr .: Standard Catalog of American Cars, 1805-1942. Krause Publications, Iola WI 1985, ISBN 0-87341-045-9 .