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Media Type: Photographic Prints
Source: Automobile Reference Collection
Notes: Erskine "The Little Aristocrat", South Bend, Ind. Named after president of Studebaker. Top: Dynamic New Erskine Cooling System. Thermostatic control on the Dynamic New Erskine assures even operating temperature at all times. The thermostatic unit located in the cylinder head retards the water flow until the motor has reached precisely the correct temperature for the highest operating efficiency. Centrifugal water pump is driven by an auxiliary shaft. Fin and tube type radiator is cooled by a 17 inch four blade fan mounted on an adjustable bracket. Bottom: Dynamic New Erskine Engine. The powerful six cylinder engine designed and built by Studebaker for the Dynamic New Erskine. Its 205 cubic inch displacement supplies more power per pound of weight than any other car under $1000. Brake horsepower is 70 at 3200 r.p.m. A Lanchester vibration damper subdues motor vibration and contributes to the smoothness for which this motor is pronounced. Engine is mounted on rubber to minimize the transfer of vibration from engine to body and frame.