Introduced in 1930, the 112 inch wheelbase, model 614 featured a 58 horsepower, six-cylinder engine, self-cleaning, fixed-vane air cleaner, "Pyrodyne" high-compression head and "Steeldraulic" brakes. In 1932, the model 614 was no longer part of the Durant Motors line, however production continued of the car, under the Durant name, by Dominion Motors of Canada.
1931 Durant 614 De Luxe Coupe, factory illustration
1931 Durant 614 De Luxe Sedan, factory illustration
Special features
- 75 Miles Per Hour
- Low Fuel Consumption
- Built-in Automatic Radiator Shutter
- Unusually Roomy Bodies
- Form Fitting Upholstery
- Exclusively Designed Hardware
- Exceptional Steering Ease and General Operation
- Return of louvers to the hood, replacing the "spears" used on the 1930 model.
Body styles and prices
| Body style | Price |
|---|---|
| Coupe 1 | $965.00 |
| Sedan 1 | $995.00 |
| De Luxe Coupe | — |
| De Luxe Sedan | — |
Notes: 1 1931 prices, US dollars, f.o.b. Lansing.
Serial number range
- B-4270 to end
- L-30001 up
The serial number prefix shows the factory. See Durant Serial Numbers for every year and plant.
Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Engine | Continental 22A, six-cylinder engine. L-head type, detachable head; bore, 3-1/4"; stroke, 4"; piston displacement, 199 cubic inches; taxable horsepower, 25.4; brake horsepower, 71 at 3,300 R.P.M; engine mounted in rubber. Compression ratio 5.46 to 1; maximum torque, 122 foot pounds at 1,400 R.P.M. |
| Cylinders | Cast en-bloc with upper half of crankcase. |
| Valves | Intake, 1-9/16"; exhaust, 1-7/16"; valve lift, 11/32". |
| 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. Crankcase capacity: 6 quarts. |
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump; Winterfront, thermostatically controlled shutters. Radiator capacity, 14 quarts. |
| Gasoline Supply | Capacity of tank, 12gallons; A.C. fuel pump. |
| Carburetor | Stromberg 1-1/4" U-2 carburetor; 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. Timken, 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 | 19" by 4"; either 10-spoke wood or 40-spoke wire. |
| Tires | Balloon, 19 x 5.00. |
| Wheelbase | 112 inches. |
| Weight | Business Coupe: 2680 pounds; Standard Coupe: 2710 pounds; De Luxe Coupe: 2825 pounds; Standard Sedan: 2780 pounds; De Luxe Sedan: 2945 pounds; De Luxe Phaeton 2875 pounds; |
| Starting, Lighting, Ignition | Electric Auto-Lite starting and lighting system. 115-ampere-hour, six-volt U.S.L. storage battery. Battery measures: 10-1/2" long by 7-1/4' wide by 8-13/16" high. |
| Standard Equipment | Includes 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, front and rear bumpers, automatic winter front, munroe two way shock absorbers, fire arrester type air cleaner, A.C. oil filter, chrome plated trunk rack, two tail and stop lamps. All bright finished exterior hardware chrome plated. Button controls on instrument panel, shift lever grip and horn button made of Catalin. Cigar lighter in both front and rear compartment on sedan. Chrome plate mouldings with rubber insert on top of running boards. Arm rests in rear compartment on sedans. Mohair upholstery. |
| Optional Equipment | Two spare tires mounted in front wheel wells. |
| De Luxe Equipment | Six wire wheels; Shell-type spare tire covers.Fully chromed head light and tail lights; |
Related pages
- All Durant models, 1921 to 1932
- Other 1931 models: 1931 Durant Model 407, 1931 Durant Model 611, 1931 Durant Model 612, 1931 Durant Model 618, 1931 Durant Model 619
- Photos of member cars: 1931 Durant 614
- 1931 Durant sales literature
- Known Durant cars
Sources: Durant Family Registry, Durant’s Standard, vol. 4 no. 4,vol. 11 no. 1; Original Durant literature: A-31-101-4.