| Buffum | |
|---|---|
 1905 Buffum Model F Runabout | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | H. H. Buffum & Co. |
| Production | 1901–1906 |
| Assembly | United States: Abington, Massachusetts |
| Designer | Herbert H. Buffum |
The Buffum was an American automobile manufactured from 1901 until 1907 by the H.H. Buffum Co. of Abington, Massachusetts. [1] The company also built a line of powered launches.
Buffums built between 1901 and 1904 were powered by 4-cylinder engines, [2] : 1612 until the Model G Greyhound was introduced later in 1904. The Model G Greyhound was a racing model powered by two horizontal four-cylinder engines coupled together to make a flat-eight engine. [1] The Greyhound was the first 8-cylinder car offered for sale in the United States.[ citation needed ] In 1906 another eight-cylinder powered car was offered for sale, although this time the engine was a V8. [1]
| Model | Years | Engine | ALAM horsepower | Wheelbase | Body | List price | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanhope | 1894–1895 | I4 | Stanhope, 2 seats | [3] | |||
| 20 HP | 1901–1903 | F4 | 20 HP | 94.5 in (2,400 mm) | Roi-des-Belges | US$2500 | [2] : 160 Some references report output was 16 hp. [4] |
| Model H | 1904 | I4 | 28 HP | 94.5 in (2,400 mm) | Tonneau | US$2500 | [2] : 160 |
| Model G | 1904 | F8 | 120.0 in (3,048 mm) | Racing car, 2 seats | Called Model G Greyhound or Central Greyhound. 80–100 bhp (59,7–79,6 kW) depending on source. [2] : 160 [5] | ||
| Model E | 1905 | F4 | 12 HP | 86.0 in (2,184 mm) | Roadster, 2 seats | US$1200 | [6] |
| Model E | 1905 | F4 | 12 HP | 86.0 in (2,184 mm) | Tonneau with detachable canopy | US$1350 | Roadster with detachable Tonneau and fixed roof. [6] |
| Model F | 1905 | I4 | 12 HP | 86.0 in (2,184 mm) | Roadster, 3 seats | US$1200 | [2] : 160 |
| Model H | 1905 | I4 | 28 HP | 105.0 in (2,667 mm) | Tonneau | US$4000 | [6] |
| Model K | 1905 | I4 | 28 HP | 105.0 in (2,667 mm) | Touring | US$4000 | [2] : 160 |
| 40 HP | 1906–1907 | V8 | 40 HP | 100.0 in (2,540 mm) | Runabout, 2 seats | US$2500 | [2] : 160 [7] : 62 |
| Hall 40 HP | 1907 | V8 | 40 HP | 100.0 in (2,540 mm) | Runabout, 2 seats | [2] : 668 | |
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