What Is a Stutz Bearcat?
The Stutz Bearcat was the most famous car manufactured by the Stutz Motor Car Company in 1912. It was a high-performance roadster that had a 4-cylinder 50 horsepower engine, according to CanadianDriver.com.
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Specifications
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The Bearcat weighed 4,500 pounds, had 34 inch tires and the height at its hood was 48 inches. The 1914 model could accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 29.2 seconds and its top speed was about 80 mph.
Rugged Design
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The early models were anything but luxurious. The windshield was shaped like a monocle and did not extend to the passenger side. There were two seats, a heavy clutch, a stiff brake and it was not easy to steer.
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1930s
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The Bearcat name was dropped in 1924 after Harry Stutz, who founded the company, left. The name returned in the early 1930s. With a new engine, the Bearcat and Super Bearcat could exceed 100 mph. Stutz ended production in 1934, during the Depression.
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