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Empire

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Defunct American motor vehicle manufacturer

The Empire was an American automobile manufactured from 1910 until 1919. Marketed as "the little aristocrat", the Empire 20 was a four-cylinder shaft-driven runabout built in Indianapolis. The model "A" was a conventional runabout for three passengers with a rumble seat.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1909Founded1
  • HeadquartersIndianapolis1

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Empire Model 31 1913 (1)
Photo: Buch-t, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons4

The Empire was an American automobile manufactured from 1910 until 1919. Marketed as "the little aristocrat", the Empire 20 was a four-cylinder shaft-driven runabout built in Indianapolis. The model "A" was a conventional runabout for three passengers with a rumble seat. The Model A had a four-cylinder engine with 2523 cc, a bore of 88.9 mm, and a stroke of 101.6 mm. The engine power was 20 hp. The Engine was water cooled by natural circulation without pump. It had a two speed Gearbox. The gasoline capacity was 11 gallon = 47 liter. The wheelbase was 96 inches = 2438 mm. The vehicle weight was 1350 pounds = 612 kilograms. The model "B" had two bucket seats, a longer hood and was geared higher to attain faster speeds.2

Timeline

  1. 1919Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1909Founded Founded1

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