1921 Duesenberg Model A Coupé specifications

1921 Duesenberg Model A Coupé data
 
bodywork
Body type4 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3404 mm 134 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length
Width
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 75.8 litres 16.7 [20] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Duesenberg
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 8
Capacity 4.3 litre
4252 cc
(259.473 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 73 × 127 mm
2.87 × 5 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.57
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 89 PS (88 bhp) (66 kW)
at 3000 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 15.4 kW/litre
21 ps/litre
20.7 bhp/litre
0.34 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system 1 1½ inch carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 3
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 531.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
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
Turning circle
Front suspension LA.SE.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 33 x 5
Tyres rear 33 x 5
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.60
general
Carfolio.com ID634139
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 26.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1921 Duesenberg Model A Coupé added 2020-02-01.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

Duesenberg Model A models

2 door roadster FR 3M 4252 cm3/259.5cuin 89 PS 88 bhp 66 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 4252 cm3/259.5cuin 89 PS 88 bhp 66 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 4252 cm3/259.5cuin 89 PS 88 bhp 66 kW
4 door tourer FR 3M 4252 cm3/259.5cuin 89 PS 88 bhp 66 kW 1497 kg
4 door tourer FR 3M 4252 cm3/259.5cuin 89 PS 88 bhp 66 kW
4 door landaulette FR 3M 4252 cm3/259.5cuin 89 PS 88 bhp 66 kW