1927 Star R

Special features

  • 40 horsepower motor
  • Force-feed lubrication
  • Four bearing crankshaft
  • Five frame cross member
  • Separate transmission mounting
  • Standard transmission
  • Vacuum feed fuel system
  • Spiral-bevel rear axle gear
  • High-grade cooling system
  • Alemite chassis lubrication
  • Full electrical equipment
  • Demountable rims and extra rim
  • Semi-elliptic springs
  • Single plate, dry disc clutch.

Models and prices

Body stylePrice
Coach$845.001
Coupe$795.001
De Luxe Sport Roadster$885.001
Landau$975.001
Sedan$925.001
Sport Coupe$975.001
Touring$725.001

1 1927 prices, US dollars, f.o.b. Lansing

Serial number range

  • C-16000 to C-32999
  • E-16000 to E-32999
  • L-16000 to L-32999
  • T-16000 to T-32999

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] V4#4, V14#4