Exposed Engine: 1931 Duesenberg Model J

Written by
Matt Anderson
Published2/3/2017
Explore the engine of the 1931 Duesenberg Model J Convertible Victoria on exhibit in Driving America in Henry Ford Museum.

Exposed Engine: 1931 Duesenberg Model J

Written by
Matt Anderson
Published2/3/2017
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1931 Duesenberg Model J
Inline 8-cylinder engine, double overhead camshafts, 420 cubic inches displacement, 265 horsepower

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The Duesenberg is a beautiful automobile, and under the hood there’s plenty of go to match the show. The straight-8’s four valves per cylinder and duplex carburetor helped it pump out an enormous amount of horsepower for the time. (Later supercharged versions produced an astounding 320 horsepower!) The Model J could break 100 miles per hour without breaking a sweat.



Matt Anderson is Curator of Transportation at The Henry Ford.
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