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Engine
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Configuration |
Lycoming / Duesenberg J Straight 8
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Location |
Front, longitudinally mounted
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Construction |
cast-iron block and head
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Displacement |
6,876 cc / 419.6 cu in |
Bore / Stroke |
95.3 mm (3.8 in) / 120.7 mm (4.8 in)
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Compression |
5.2:1 |
Valvetrain |
4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
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Fuel feed |
Schebler Carburettor
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Aspiration |
Naturally Aspirated |
Power |
265 bhp / 198 kW
@ 4,200 rpm
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Torque |
507 Nm / 374 ft lbs
@ 2,000 rpm
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BHP/Liter |
39 bhp / liter |
Drivetrain |
Body |
aluminium body |
Chassis |
steel ladder frame |
Front suspension |
beam axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs, friction dampers |
Rear suspension |
live axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs, friction dampers |
Steering |
Ross cam-and-lever |
Brakes |
hydraulic drums, all-round |
Gearbox |
Warner Gear 3 speed Manual
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Drive |
Rear wheel drive |
Dimensions |
Weight |
2,400 kilo / 5,291 lbs |
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) |
3,899 mm (153.5 in) / 1,422 mm (56 in) / 1,422 mm (56 in)
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Performance figures |
Power to weight |
0.11 bhp / kg |
Top Speed |
187 km/h (116 mph)
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Resources |
Suggested reading |
- Duesenberg, the Pursuit of Perfection, by Fred Roe
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Useful links |
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