Type
2S RDSR
Number of doors
2
Wheelbase
3330 mm 131.1 in
Bore
84.00 mm
Cylinders
S-8
Displacement
5.3 litre5317 cc(324.463 cu in)
Maximum power
72 PS (71.0 bhp) (52.9 kW)@ 3000 rpm
Specific output
13.4 bhp/litre0.22 bhp/cu in
Manufacturer
Lycoming
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
0.7
Unitary capacity
664.63 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
N
Top speed
121 km/h (75 mph)
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Suspension
front LA.SE.
Track: Rear
LA.SE.
Transmission
3M
Top gear ratio
1.00
RAC rating
35.0
year
1927
the Kissel 8-75 speedsters had performance comparable with the best cars on the road.
restored 1927 Kissel 8-75 Speedster) are planning a gathering of Gold Bugs in Michigan in September.
1925 Kissel 8-75 Speedster On Nov. 28, bidders packed Garth’s 200-year-old barn to see who would cross the finish line and take home five prized automobiles.
1927 Kissel 8-75 Speedster owned by Ken MacKinnon of Freeland, Mich. made it a favorite among visitors to the 2010 Krasl Concours.
A 1925 Kissel 8-75 Speedster sold for $73,437.50. The car had older restoration using parts from a 1927 Kissel sedan, with "some expected imperfections" noted. It didn't matter.
Kissel 8-75 Speedster car, 1925, the Kissel Motor Car Company of Hartford, Wisconsin; image credit on full record © p4A.com, ltd. Information in the www.prices4antiques.