1931 Duesenberg J specifications

1931 Duesenberg J data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3620 mm 142.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1422 mm 56 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1422 mm 56 inches
Length
Width
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 98.5 litres 21.7 [26] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Duesenberg
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 8
Capacity 6.9 litre
6878 cc
(419.721 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 95.25 × 120.65 mm
3.75 × 4.75 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.79
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
32 valves in total
maximum power output 269 PS (265 bhp) (198 kW)
at 4200 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 28.7 kW/litre
39.1 ps/litre
38.5 bhp/litre
0.63 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 5.2:1
Fuel system 1 Schebler carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 859.75 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 7 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) 21 s
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 185 km/h (115 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 3.500
Turning circle
Front suspension LA.SE.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 7.00 x 19
Tyres rear 7.00 x 19
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter 381 mm
Rear brake diameter 381 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.50
general
Carfolio.com ID47454
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 45.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1931 Duesenberg J added before December 1995.
Last modified 2020-02-01.
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