The Museum's Car: A 1937 CORD 812 PHAETON Other models were the four-passenger Beverly Sedan, the five-passenger Westchester Sedan, and two long (132 inch) wheelbase versions, the Custom Beverly and the Custom Berline. All of the models could be ordered with the optional centrifugal supercharger that boosted horsepower to 170. The supercharged cars came with distinctive chromed exposed exhaust pipes that exited the hood before disappearing into the fenders. | |
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES | |
Wheelbase | 125" |
Length | 195.25" |
Width | 71" |
Height | 58" |
Ground clearance | 9" |
Front track | 56" |
Rear track | 61" |
Shipping weight | 3864 lbs. |
ENGINE | |
Type | Lycoming 90-degree L-head V-8 |
Bore x stroke | 3.5" x 3.75" |
Displacement | 288.64 cubic inches |
Compression ratio | 6.5 to 1 |
Horsepower @ rpm | 125 @ 3500 advertised |
Electrical system | 6 volts |
GENERAL | |
Original price | $2195 f.o.b., plus $415 for supercharger |
Top speed | 98.9 mph |
Acceleration | 0-60 in 20.1 seconds |
Turning circle | 41' |
Fuel tank capacity | 21 gallons |
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