1927 Rugby R

Special features

  • Continental Red Seal Engine.
  • Full Force Feed Lubrication.
  • Based on the 1927 Star model R . See the Star fact sheet for more information.

Models and prices

Body stylePrice
Stock Roadster£260
Stock Tourer£260
De Luxe Roadster£295
De Luxe Tourer£295
Brougham Coach£365
20/25 Cwt. Truck Chassis£325

1 1927 prices, Australian pounds, f.o.b. Melbourne

Specifications

EngineSix-cylinder, L-head type, detachable head; bore 2-3/4"; stroke 4-3/4"; piston displacement, 169.3 cubic inches.
CylindersCast in block with upper half of crankcase; detachable head.
Valvesintake 1-3/8"; exhaust 1-1/4"; 5/16" lift
Crankshaft bearingsFront, 2-1/8" " by 1-3/32"; intermediate, 2-1/8" by 1-3/32" (2); rear, 2-1/8" by 1-15/16".
Camshaft bearingsFront, 1-7/8" by 1-9/32"; center front, 1-13/16" by 13/16"; center rear. 1-3/4" by 13/16"; rear, 1-9/16" by 1-21/32".
Engine lubricationForce feed to all main, connecting-rod and camshaft bearings.
Cooling systemHoneycomb type radiator; capacity, 8 quarts; 16" fan, 4 blades; pump.
Gasoline supplyCapacity of tank, 11-1/2 gallons; placed at rear. Vacuum feed.
CarburetorOne-inch, plain tube, double adjustment with gas economizer. Exhaust and intake manifold mounted on left side of engine.
ClutchSingle-plate, dry-disc, enclosed in flywheel; separately removable.
TransmissionStandard, selective sliding-gear type; three speeds forward and one reverse.
Front axleStandard drop-forged "I" beam section with reverse Elliott type steering mechanism. Tapered roller wheel bearings.
Rear axleSemi-floating, simple design, with spiral-bevel ring gear and pinion.
Steering gearSemi-irreversible, worm-and-gear type. Ball thrust bearings. 17" steering wheel. Horn button on wheel.
BrakesExternal contracting, internal expanding; 11" brake drum. Easy adjustment.
Chassis lubricationAlemite pressure system.
SpringsSemi-elliptic; front, 35-7/8"; rear, 53-3/4".
Wheelbase107 inches.
ControlsCenter control; accelerator pedal mounted on toe board. Spark and throttle levers on top of steering wheel. Speedometer, ammeter, oil gauge, choke, ignition and lighting switch on instrument board.
Starting, lighting, ignitionGenerator, starting motor, igniter, coil, motor- driven horn.
Standard equipment–

References

  • [DFR-DS] V11#1, V11#4