Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-31
Economy of Hupmobile
a Strong Talking Point

The Comfort Car as it makers des-
ignate the new Hupmobile Series r.
Is now on exhibition at the Auto
SLOW, having been announced to the
public for the first time November 10.
1t is light car although by no
means small one Its wheelbase is
l12 inches, but its tonneau is equally
as large and it's driving compartment
is actually longer than in the pre-
ceoing model.
The new car is distinctly a Hupmo-
bile. yet there is about it such de-
gree of individuality that motorists
may not Immediately appreciate the
family resemblance. The windshield
has been slanted and a slightly slop-
ing speed line from back of rear seat
to top of radiator is incorporated in
the body design. The color is Hup-
mobile blue, somewhat lighter than
in previous models. The hood, fend
ers and running gear remain black
as before. BY means of the perfected
"fioco" process now in use in the
Hupmobile factory, an absolutely uni
form finish of high luster and eX-
treme durability has been attained.
The term comfort car" is derived
primarily from the unusual degree
of riding and drivirS comfort pro-
duced by improved cushions and seat
construction, spring suspension and
unusual ease of all control opera
tions. But that comfort in this case
has also a much wider application
is instantly apparent. 1t is needless
to emphasize the fact that appear
ance, performance, economy of opera
tion and durability are all comfort"
qualities when viewed from the
standpoint of mental satisfaction.
Economy in the new Hupmobile
has been worked out along the lines
approved by A. C. Bedford. of the Pc
troleum Board at Washington. who
suggested in a late bulletin a 20 per
cent. reduction in the consumption
of gasoline as not only a desirable
but n necessary mark for all auto
mobile makers to aim at during the
coming year. Preheating OF air be-
fore it reaches the carburetor, heat
ing to insure perfect gasification be-
tween the carburetor and cylinders.
adjustments to obtain the leanest
possible mixture and the assurance
OF q fGt, hot spark at ordinary driv-
ing speeds. are four of the major
points emphasized by Mr.. Bedford.
These points have been amply and
adequately covered by the builders OF
the Series L. A stove for warming
rotor, a completely heat-jacketed in
take manifold, an adjustable carbu-
rotor, and the latest generator igni-
tion are special features of the new
IIupmobile. These features, combined
with the reduction of six hundred
pounds in the weight of the car, give
slightly more than "a per- cent. de-
duction in fuel consumption in the
new model over previous models.
On the score of durability and gem
eral sturdiness of construction, al
though the necessary test of time
is lacking, it is safe 20 say that the
Hupp Motor Car Corporation would
not put out a car that would fall be-
low the high material and manufac-
turing standards which they them
selves had so much to do with estab-
in the automobile business.
A Is per cent. better performer on
all points than the Immediately pre-
Ceding Hupmobile model is the some
what startling assurance given by
the manufacturers concerning the
Series r. Yet with the motor show
ing a horsepower only slightly less
than the previous motor and car
six hundred pounds lighter increased
ability is undoubtedly
possible.
The new Hupmobile remains in the
same general price class that it has
occupied for the last several seasons,
but will sell at a figure considerably
below that set on the preceding
model.