These are standard specifications for the 1933 Duesenberg Model J, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual
Chassis # 2355
Engine # J-281
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Auction entries : 2
Chassis # 2421
Engine # J-386
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Auction entries : 4
Chassis # 2503
Engine # J-481
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Engine # J-358
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Chassis # 2535
Engine # J384
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Auction entries : 2
Chassis # 2446
Engine # J-429
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Auction entries : 1
Chassis # 2385
Engine # J-365
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Auction entries : 1
Chassis # 2469
Engine # J-427
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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, Union City, Bohman & Schwartz, Fernandez & Darrin, Weymann, LaGrande, Rollston & Company, Franay |
| Price : | $18,200 |
| Introduced At : | 1928 New York Auto Salon |
Performance
| Top Speed : | 116 mph | 186.644 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 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
Dimension(s)
Convertible Sedan Berline by Murphy
| Body Designer : | Gordon Buehrig |
| Coachwork : | Murphy |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 153.0 in | 3886 mm. |
| Front Track : | 72.0 in | 1829 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 72.0 in | 1829 mm. |
Dual-Cowl Phaeton by Union City
Chassis # 2355
Engine # J-281
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Auction entries : 2
| Body Designer : | Gordon Buehrig |
| Coachwork : | Union City |
| Price : | $18,200 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 142.5 in | 3620 mm. |
| Front Track : | 72.0 in | 1829 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 72.0 in | 1829 mm. |
Convertible Coupe by Bohman & Schwartz
Chassis # 2421
Engine # J-386
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Auction entries : 4
| Body Designer : | Gordon Buehrig |
| 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. |
Victoria by Fernandez & Darrin
Chassis # 2503
Engine # J-481
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| Body Designer : | Gordon Buehrig |
| Coachwork : | Fernandez & Darrin |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 142.0 in | 3607 mm. |
| Front Track : | 72.0 in | 1829 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 72.0 in | 1829 mm. |
Sedan by Weymann
Engine # J-358
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| Body Designer : | Gordon Buehrig |
| Coachwork : | Weymann |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 142.0 in | 3607 mm. |
| Front Track : | 72.0 in | 1829 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 72.0 in | 1829 mm. |
Sports Phaeton by LaGrande
| Body Designer : | Gordon Buehrig |
| Coachwork : | LaGrande |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 142.0 in | 3607 mm. |
| Front Track : | 72.0 in | 1829 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 72.0 in | 1829 mm. |
Torpedo Convertible Victoria by Rollston & Company
Chassis # 2535
Engine # J384
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Auction entries : 2
| Coachwork : | Rollston & Company |
| 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. |
Convertible Coupe by Murphy
Chassis # 2446
Engine # J-429
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Auction entries : 1
| Coachwork : | Murphy |
| 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. |
Berline by Franay
Chassis # 2385
Engine # J-365
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Auction entries : 1
| Coachwork : | Franay |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 153.0 in | 3886 mm. |
| Front Track : | 72.0 in | 1829 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 72.0 in | 1829 mm. |
Disappearing Top Roadster
| Body Designer : | Gordon Buehrig |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 153.0 in | 3886 mm. |
| Front Track : | 72.0 in | 1829 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 72.0 in | 1829 mm. |
Town Car by Murphy
Chassis # 2469
Engine # J-427
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| Coachwork : | Murphy |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 142.0 in | 3607 mm. |
| Front Track : | 72.0 in | 1829 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 72.0 in | 1829 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 |
1933 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $1,550 |
| Avg. Home : | $5,750 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.10 |
1933 Duesenberg Model J FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1933 Duesenberg Model J?
Q: How fast is the 1933 Duesenberg Model J? A: The 1933 Duesenberg Model J has a top speed of 116 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1933 Duesenberg Model J? A: The 1933 Duesenberg Model J has wheelbase sizes of 142.00-, 142.50-, 153.00-inches.Q: How much did the 1933 Duesenberg Model J cost when new?A: The 1933 Duesenberg Model J had a base price of approximately $18,200 (USD).Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1933 Duesenberg Model J? A: The 1933 Duesenberg Model J was offered as a Berline, Convertible Coupe, Convertible Sedan Berline, Disappearing Top Roadster, Dual-Cowl Phaeton, Sedan, Sports Phaeton, Torpedo Convertible Victoria, Town Car, Victoria.Q: What tires did the 1933 Duesenberg Model J have? A: The 1933 Duesenberg Model J had 7.00 x 19 tires.Q: What engine did the 1933 Duesenberg Model J have? A: The engine powering the 1933 Duesenberg Model J was a Inline 8 (6876 cc | 419.6 cu in. | 6.9 L.) with 265 BHP (195.04 KW) @ 4200 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1933 Duesenberg Model J have? A: The 1933 Duesenberg Model J had a 3 speed Manual gearbox.