1936 Duesenberg Model J Specifications

1936 Duesenberg Model J
1936 Duesenberg Model J Navigation
1936 Duesenberg Model J Model Years

Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1928 - 1937
Body Designer : Gordon Buehrig
Coach Work : Rollston & Company, Murphy
Introduced At : 1928 New York Auto Salon
Top Speed : 115 mph | 185.035 km/h
Straight 8
Displacement : 6883 cc | 420.0 cu in. | 6.9 L.
Power : 265 BHP (195.04 KW) @ 4200 RPM
Bore : 3.8 in | 95 mm.
Stroke : 4.7 in | 119 mm.
Compression : 5.20:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 32 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
Schebler Carburetor
Transmission:
3 Manual Warner Gear

Town Car by Rollston & Company

Body Designer : Gordon Buehrig
Coachwork : Rollston & Company
Doors : 4
Exterior
Wheelbase : 142.5 in | 3620 mm.
Front Track : 72.0 in | 1829 mm.
Rear Track : 72.0 in | 1829 mm.

Convertible Sedan by Murphy

Convertible Sedan
Engine # J-588
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Coachwork : Murphy
Doors : 4
Exterior
Wheelbase : 142.5 in | 3620 mm.
Front Track : 72.0 in | 1829 mm.
Rear Track : 72.0 in | 1829 mm.

Convertible Victoria by Rollston & Company

Convertible Victoria
Chassis # 2566
Engine # J538
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Auction entries : 1
Coachwork : Rollston & Company
Seating Capacity : 4
Doors : 2
Exterior
Wheelbase : 142.5 in | 3620 mm.
Front Track : 72.0 in | 1829 mm.
Rear Track : 72.0 in | 1829 mm.

Landaulet Limousine by Rollston & Company

Landaulet Limousine
Engine # J-577
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Coachwork : Rollston & Company
Seating Capacity : 7
Doors : 4
Exterior
Wheelbase : 153.5 in | 3899 mm.
Front Track : 72.0 in | 1829 mm.
Rear Track : 72.0 in | 1829 mm.

Convertible Berline by Rollston & Company

Convertible Berline
Chassis # 2611
Engine # J-586
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Auction entries : 3
Coachwork : Rollston & Company
Doors : 4
Exterior
Wheelbase : 142.5 in | 3620 mm.
Front Track : 72.0 in | 1829 mm.
Rear Track : 72.0 in | 1829 mm.

Suspension
Front : Semi-elliptic leaf springs

Rear : Live axle; semi-elliptic leaf springs

Steering
Turns lock to lock : 3.50

Brakes
Front Brake Size : 381.0 mm | 15 in.
Rear Brake Size : 381.0 mm | 15 in.

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 7.00 x 19

1936 Averages
Avg. Household Income : $1,713
Avg. Home : $3,925
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.10

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Q: How fast is the 1936 Duesenberg Model J? A: The 1936 Duesenberg Model J has a top speed of 115 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1936 Duesenberg Model J? A: The 1936 Duesenberg Model J has wheelbase sizes of 142.50 and 153.50 inches.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1936 Duesenberg Model J? A: The 1936 Duesenberg Model J was offered as a Convertible Berline, Convertible Sedan, Convertible Victoria, Landaulet Limousine, Town Car.

Q: What tires did the 1936 Duesenberg Model J have? A: The 1936 Duesenberg Model J had 7.00 x 19 tires.

Q: What engine did the 1936 Duesenberg Model J have? A: The engine powering the 1936 Duesenberg Model J was a Straight 8 (6883 cc | 420.0 cu in. | 6.9 L.) with 265 BHP (195.04 KW) @ 4200 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1936 Duesenberg Model J have? A: The 1936 Duesenberg Model J had a 3 speed Manual Warner Gear gearbox.

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