These are standard specifications for the 1932 Duesenberg Model J, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Warner Hy-Flew
Chassis # 2162
Engine # J-137
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Chassis # 2574
Engine # J546
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Auction entries : 2
Chassis # 2319
Engine # J396
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Chassis # 2375
Engine # J-354
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Auction entries : 1
Chassis # 2480
Engine # J-463
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Auction entries : 3
Chassis # 2514
Engine # J-497
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Auction entries : 1
Chassis # 2505
Engine # J490
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Auction entries : 1
Chassis # 2206
Engine # J-182
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Auction entries : 2
Chassis # 2841
Engine # J-474
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1928 - 1937 |
| Body Designer : | Judkins Company of Amesbury |
| Coach Work : | Rollston & Company, Bohman & Schwartz, Weymann, Judkins, LaGrande, Kirchhoff, LeBaron |
| Weight : | 5200 lbs | 2358.68 kg |
| Introduced At : | 1928 New York Auto Salon |
Performance
| Top Speed : | 110 mph | 176.99 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Straight 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6876 cc | 419.6 cu in. | 6.9 L. |
| Power : | 265 BHP (195.04 KW) @ 4200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 94 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.7 in | 119 mm. |
| Compression : | 5.20:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 32 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Schebler Carburetor | |
3 Manual Warner Hy-Flew
Production Figures
| 1932 Duesenberg Model J | |
| Convertible Coupe 2 dr. 4 P (by Bohman & Schwartz) : | 481 |
| Coupe 2 dr. : | 1 |
| Formal Sedan 4 dr. (by Rollston & Company) : | 1 |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
Chassis # 2162
Engine # J-137
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| Body Designer : | Judkins Company of Amesbury |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 142.0 in | 3607 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.1 in | 1425 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 56.1 in | 1425 mm. |
Formal Sedan by Rollston & Company
Chassis # 2574
Engine # J546
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| Coachwork : | Rollston & Company |
| Weight : | 5200 lbs | 2358.68 kg |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 142.0 in | 3607 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.1 in | 1425 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 56.1 in | 1425 mm. |
Convertible Coupe by Bohman & Schwartz
| Coachwork : | Bohman & Schwartz |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 142.0 in | 3607 mm. |
| Front Track : | 72.0 in | 1829 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 72.0 in | 1829 mm. |
Torpedo Phaeton by Weymann
Chassis # 2319
Engine # J396
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| Coachwork : | Weymann |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 142.0 in | 3607 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.1 in | 1425 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 56.1 in | 1425 mm. |
Victoria Coupe by Judkins
Chassis # 2375
Engine # J-354
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Auction entries : 1
| Coachwork : | Judkins |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 142.0 in | 3607 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.1 in | 1425 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 56.1 in | 1425 mm. |
Dual Cowl Phaeton by LaGrande
Chassis # 2480
Engine # J-463
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| Coachwork : | LaGrande |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 142.0 in | 3607 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.1 in | 1425 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 56.1 in | 1425 mm. |
Town Car by Kirchhoff
Chassis # 2514
Engine # J-497
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Auction entries : 1
| Coachwork : | Kirchhoff |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 142.0 in | 3607 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.1 in | 1425 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 56.1 in | 1425 mm. |
Victoria Coupe by Rollston & Company
Chassis # 2505
Engine # J490
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Auction entries : 1
| Coachwork : | Rollston & Company |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 142.0 in | 3607 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.1 in | 1425 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 56.1 in | 1425 mm. |
Dual Cowl Phaeton by LeBaron
Chassis # 2206
Engine # J-182
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| Coachwork : | LeBaron |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 142.0 in | 3607 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.1 in | 1425 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 56.1 in | 1425 mm. |
Dual Cowl Phaeton
Chassis # 2841
Engine # J-474
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| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 142.0 in | 3607 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.1 in | 1425 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 56.1 in | 1425 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Front beam axle Rear : Live rear axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs | |
| 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 |
1932 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $610 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $1,650 |
| Avg. Home : | $6,510 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.10 |
1932 Duesenberg Model J FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1932 Duesenberg Model J?
Q: How fast is the 1932 Duesenberg Model J? A: The 1932 Duesenberg Model J has a top speed of 110 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1932 Duesenberg Model J? A: The 1932 Duesenberg Model J has a wheelbase size of 142.00 inches.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1932 Duesenberg Model J? A: The 1932 Duesenberg Model J was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Coupe, Dual Cowl Phaeton, Formal Sedan, Torpedo Phaeton, Town Car, Victoria Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1932 Duesenberg Model J have? A: The 1932 Duesenberg Model J had 7.00 x 19 tires.Q: What engine did the 1932 Duesenberg Model J have? A: The engine powering the 1932 Duesenberg Model J was a Straight 8 (6876 cc | 419.6 cu in. | 6.9 L.) with 265 BHP (195.04 KW) @ 4200 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1932 Duesenberg Model J have? A: The 1932 Duesenberg Model J had a 3 speed Manual Warner Hy-Flew gearbox.