1936 Duesenberg Model J Navigation
Features
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 |
Performance
Top Speed : | 115 mph | 185.035 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
Straight 8 | |
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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 |
3 Manual Warner Gear
Dimension(s)
Town Car by Rollston & Company
Body Designer : | Gordon Buehrig |
Coachwork : | Rollston & Company |
Doors : | 4 |
Exterior | |
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Wheelbase : | 142.5 in | 3620 mm. |
Front Track : | 72.0 in | 1829 mm. |
Rear Track : | 72.0 in | 1829 mm. |
Convertible Sedan by Murphy

Engine # J-588
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Coachwork : | Murphy |
Doors : | 4 |
Exterior | |
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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

Chassis # 2566
Engine # J538
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Auction entries : 1
Coachwork : | Rollston & Company |
Seating Capacity : | 4 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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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

Engine # J-577
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Coachwork : | Rollston & Company |
Seating Capacity : | 7 |
Doors : | 4 |
Exterior | |
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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

Chassis # 2611
Engine # J-586
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Auction entries : 3
Coachwork : | Rollston & Company |
Doors : | 4 |
Exterior | |
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Wheelbase : | 142.5 in | 3620 mm. |
Front Track : | 72.0 in | 1829 mm. |
Rear Track : | 72.0 in | 1829 mm. |
Handling
Suspension | |
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Front : Semi-elliptic leaf springs Rear : Live axle; semi-elliptic leaf springs |
Steering | |
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Turns lock to lock : | 3.50 |
Brakes | |
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Front Brake Size : | 381.0 mm | 15 in. |
Rear Brake Size : | 381.0 mm | 15 in. |
Tires / Wheels | |
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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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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. - 1936 Duesenberg Model J Menu
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