Chevrolet Series AD Universal

The Chevrolet Series AD Universal or Chevrolet Universal AD is a Chevrolet car which began sales in 1930. Available in a variety of body types including as a 2-door coupe, 4-door sedan and a delivery van.

Chevrolet Series AD Universal
Overview
Manufacturer	Chevrolet (General Motors)
Production	640,980
Model years	1930
Assembly	Oakland Assembly, Oakland, California North Tarrytown Assembly, Tarrytown, New York Flint Assembly, Flint, Michigan Norwood Assembly, Norwood, Ohio St. Louis Assembly, St. Louis, Missouri Oshawa Assembly, Oshawa, Ontario Canada Osaka Assembly, Osaka, Japan General Motors South Africa, Port Elizabeth, South Africa GM Argentina, Buenos Aires, Argentina GM Belgium, Antwerp, Belgium
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door coupe 2-door roadster 4-door coach 2-door van
Layout	FR layout
Platform	GM A platform
Related	Oakland Pontiac
Powertrain
Engine	194 cu in (3.2 L) 6-cylinder
Dimensions
Wheelbase	107 in (2,717.8 mm)
Curb weight	2,195–2,625 lb (996–1,191 kg)
Chronology
Predecessor	Chevrolet Series AC International
Successor	Chevrolet Series AE Independence

History

1930 Chevrolet Truck

The Series AD was launched as replacement for the 1929 Series AC models. Sales dropped by over 200,000 to 640,980 vehicles for the year.[1]

The AD retained the new "stovebolt" 194 cubic inches (3.2 L) six-cylinder engine from the Series AC, but with bigger intake valves and smaller exhaust valves, along with a new manifold, raised power from 46 hp (34 kW) to 50 hp (37 kW). The suspension now included hydraulic shock absorbers and the fuel gauge was moved from the tank to the dash panel.

References

1. "1930 Chevrolet Series AD Universal". How Stuff Works. Retrieved 3 January 2013.