These are standard specifications for the 1931 Duesenberg Model J Murphy, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual with Freewheeling
Chassis # 2414
Engine # J395
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Chassis # 2478
Engine # J-460
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Engine # J-330
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Chassis # 2346
Engine # J330
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Engine # J345
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Chassis # 2489
Engine # J-468
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1928 - 1937 |
| Body Designer : | Gordon Buehrig |
| Coach Work : | Murphy |
| Price : | $18,000 |
| Introduced At : | 1928 New York Auto Salon |
Performance
| Top Speed : | 110 mph | 176.99 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Straight 8 | Single Schebler Dual-Throat Updraft Carburetor | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6883 cc | 420.0 cu in. | 6.9 L. |
| Power : | 265 HP (195.04 KW) @ 4200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.7 in | 119 mm. |
| Compression : | 5.2:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 32 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
3 Manual with Freewheeling
Production Figures
| 1931 Duesenberg Model J Murphy | |
| Clear Vision Sedan (by Murphy) : | 6 |
Dimension(s)
Convertible Coupe by Murphy
Chassis # 2414
Engine # J395
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Chassis # 2478
Engine # J-460
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Engine # J-330
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Chassis # 2346
Engine # J330
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Engine # J345
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| Body Designer : | Gordon Buehrig |
| Coachwork : | Murphy |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 142.5 in | 3620 mm. |
Clear Vision Sedan by Murphy
| Coachwork : | Murphy |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 142.5 in | 3620 mm. |
Convertible Sedan by Murphy
| Coachwork : | Murphy |
| Price : | $18,000 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 142.5 in | 3620 mm. |
Beverly Berline by Murphy
Chassis # 2489
Engine # J-468
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| Coachwork : | Murphy |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 153.5 in | 3899 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Live-Axle Suspension With Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs and Double-Acting Hydraulic-Lever Shock Absorbers | |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Front Brake Size : | 380.0 mm | 14.961 in. |
| Rear Brake Size : | 380.0 mm | 14.961 in. |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 7.00 x 19 |
1931 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $640 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $1,850 |
| Avg. Home : | $6,790 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.17 |
1931 Duesenberg Model J Murphy FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1931 Duesenberg Model J Murphy?
Q: How fast is the 1931 Duesenberg Model J Murphy? A: The 1931 Duesenberg Model J Murphy has a top speed of 110 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1931 Duesenberg Model J Murphy? A: The 1931 Duesenberg Model J Murphy has wheelbase sizes of 142.50 and 153.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1931 Duesenberg Model J Murphy cost when new?A: The 1931 Duesenberg Model J Murphy had a base price of approximately $18,000 (USD).Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1931 Duesenberg Model J Murphy? A: The 1931 Duesenberg Model J Murphy was offered as a Beverly Berline, Clear Vision Sedan, Convertible Coupe, Convertible Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1931 Duesenberg Model J Murphy have? A: The 1931 Duesenberg Model J Murphy had 7.00 x 19 tires.Q: What engine did the 1931 Duesenberg Model J Murphy have? A: The engine powering the 1931 Duesenberg Model J Murphy was a Straight 8 (6883 cc | 420.0 cu in. | 6.9 L.) with 265 HP (195.04 KW) @ 4200 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1931 Duesenberg Model J Murphy have? A: The 1931 Duesenberg Model J Murphy had a 3 speed Manual with Freewheeling gearbox.