Introduced in 1930, the 112 inch wheelbase, model 612 featured a 58 horsepower six-cylinder engine, A.C. oil filter and the"Pullman attachment". The "Pullman attachment" converts the interior of the car into a reclining couch.
Special features
- Six cylinder engine
- Same body as the 1930 four-cylinder 610.
- Sedans are equipped with the celebrated "Pullman attachment".
Body styles and prices
- Coupe
- Sedan
Serial number range
- Unknown
The serial number prefix shows the factory. See Durant Serial Numbers for every year and plant.
Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Engine | Continental built. Six cylinders, L-head type, detachable head; bore, 3-1/4"; stroke, 4"; piston displacement, 199 cubic inches; taxable horsepower, 25.4; brake horsepower, 58 at 3,100 R.P.M; engine mounted in rubber. |
| Cylinders | Cast en-bloc with upper half of crankcase. |
| Valves | Intake, 1-9/16"; exhaust, 1-7/16"; valve lift, 5/16". |
| Crankshaft Bearings | Front, 2-3/8" diameter by 1-7/16"; two intermediate, 2-3/8" diameter by 1-9/16"; rear, 2-3/8" diameter by 1-7/8". Torsonal vibration damper on crankshaft. |
| Camshaft Bearings | Front, 2-1/32" diameter by 1-11/32"; intermediate, front, 1-31/32" diameter by 3/4"; intermediate, rear, 1-29/32" diameter by 3/4"; rear, 1-27/32" diameter by 1". |
| Engine Lubrication | Force feed to main bearings, connecting rod bearings and camshaft bearings. Gear type pump. A.C. oil filter on engine. |
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump; radiator capacity, 14 quarts. |
| Gasoline Supply | Capacity of tank, 12gallons; A.C. fuel pump. |
| Carburetor | Stromberg carburetor, 1-1/4"; A.C. air cleaner. |
| Clutch | Single-plate, dry-disc. Enclosed in flywheel. |
| Transmission | Selective sliding-gear type; three speeds forward and one reverse; unit mounted with engine. |
| Front Axle | Standard drop-forged "I" beam section with reverse Elliott type steering mechanism. Tapered roller wheel bearings. |
| Rear Axle | Semi-floating, with spiral ring-gear and pinion. Gear ratio, 4.4 to 1 |
| Steering Gear | Semi-irreversible, worm-and-gear type. Ball thrust bearings. 17" steering wheel. |
| Brakes | Midland steeldraulic, 4-wheel, 11" diameter, 1-1/2" wide. |
| Chassis Lubrication | Zerk pressure gun. |
| Springs | Semi-elliptic; front, 36" by 1-3/4", 7-leaves; rear, 55" by 2", 7 leaves. |
| Wheels | Wooden artillery wheels. |
| Tires | Balloon, 19 x 4.75. |
| Wheelbase | 112 inches. |
| Starting, Lighting, Ignition | Electric Auto-Lite starting and lighting system. 13-plate, 106-ampere-hour U.S.L. storage battery. |
| Standard Equipment | Electric temperature indiciator and gasoline gauge, speedometer, ammeter, oil gauge, pull controls for spark, throttle and choke. Coincidental ignition and coil lock, foot pedal headlight control, rear view mirror, automatic windshield wiper, front bumper, rear bumperettes, chromium plating on bright finished exterior hardware. |
Related pages
- All Durant models, 1921 to 1932
- Other 1930 models: 1930 Durant Model 407, 1930 Durant Model 60, 1930 Durant Model 610, 1930 Durant Model 614, 1930 Durant Model 617
- Photos of member cars: 1930 Durant
- 1930 Durant sales literature
- Known Durant cars
Sources: Durant Family Registry, Durant’s Standard, vol. 9 no. 4.