Produced at the Leaside plant only, the model 611 featured a 72 horsepower six-cylinder engine, "Steeldraulic" 4-wheel brakes and double acting hydraulic shock absorbers.
1931 Durant 611 Standard Sedan, factory illustration
1931 Durant 611 Standard Coupe, factory illustration
1931 Durant 611 Coupe with Rumble Seat, factory illustration
Special features
- Power, acceleration
- Riding comfort
- Body room
- Steeldraulic brakes
- Long wheelbase
- Distinctive appearance
Body styles and prices
- Standard Sedan
- Standard Coupe
- Coupe with Rumble Seat
Serial number range
- D-1001 to end
The serial number prefix shows the factory. See Durant Serial Numbers for every year and plant.
Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Engine | 6-cylinder mountings cushioned in rubber "L" head. Bore 3 1/4", stroke "4". 25.4 h.p. N.A.C.C. rating, 72 brake horsepower at 3250 r.p.m. Interchangeable main bearings bronze-backed babbitt lined. PYRODYNE non-detonating cylinder head. ISOMETRIC, aluminum alloy pistons. Force feed lubrication. Camshalt driven by silent chain. |
| Cooling | Tubular radiator, capacity 3 gallons. Large centrifugal water pump near rear of block. Thermostat controls engine temperature. |
| Fuel System | 10-gallon, gasoline tank at rear of chassis. Electric gasoline gauge on dash. Fuel pump to plain tube high-powered carburetor. Manifold hot spot. Gasoline fiIter. Air cleaner. |
| Electric System | 6-volt, 2-unit electric system. Distributor has manual and automatic spark control. Mounted above engine. Depressible beam headlights Fender lamps. |
| Clutch | Mounted with engine and transmission to form unit power plant. Multiple spring, single dry plate type with rubber insulated center. Adjustable. |
| Transmission | Selective, sliding gear type. Three speeds forward, one reverse. |
| Drive | Hotchkiss drive. Power plant, drive shaft and pinion shaft in straight line when car is loaded. Two all-metal universal joints. |
| Rear Axle | Semi-floating 8-bearing type. All tapered roller bearings. Special 2-bearing arrangement receives wheel thrust at asle ends. |
| Front Axle | Reverse Elliot type. Drop-forged, heat-treated I-beam. Tapered roller bearings for wheels. Steering pivots have ball thrust bearings. Ball joints for all steering linkage. Worm and sector steering gear with tapered roller bearings. |
| Brake | "Steeldraulic" 4-wheel, internal expanding type. |
| Standard Eouipment | Includes electric temperature indicator 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, chromium plating on bright finished exterior hardware. Double acting hydraulic shock absorbers. Equipment does not include bumpers and bumperettes. |
Related pages
- All Durant models, 1921 to 1932
- Other 1931 models: 1931 Durant Model 407, 1931 Durant Model 612, 1931 Durant Model 614, 1931 Durant Model 618, 1931 Durant Model 619
- 1931 Durant sales literature
- Known Durant cars
Sources: Durant Family Registry, Durant’s Standard, vol. 15 no. 1.