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| 1926 Duesenberg Model A Series | ||
| Chassis | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $5,450.00 | |
| No. Produced | ||
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | ||
| No. Doors | ||
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | ||
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 134 inches | |
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | 56 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 56 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Own Straight 8, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 259.6 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 2 7/8 & 5 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 5.0 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 100@3600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 26.4 | |
| Torque | ||
| Main Bearings | 3 | |
| Valve Lifters | ||
| Block Material | Gray iron | |
| Engine Numbers | ||
| Engine No. Location | ||
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | ||
| Make | Stromberg | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Selective gear | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 3.17 | |
| 2nd | 1.65 | |
| 3rd | 4.6 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 4.02 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | |||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Spiral bevel | ||
| Differential Ratio | 4.9 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Cam & lever | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Internal expanding on 4 wheels, hydraulic | ||
| Front Size | 15 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 15 inches | ||
| Emergency | External on the driveshaft | ||
| Size | |||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | |||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 6 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal water pump | ||
| Radiator | |||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | Rudge Whitworth | ||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 33 x 5 | ||
| Spare Location | External rear | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 23 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 6 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Cooling System | 23 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | |||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Full Classic | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | |||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | |||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Chassis for 5 passenger & roadster. Though Duesenberg had catalogs for their Straight 8, they sold many chassis whose bodies were built by independent Coachbuilders. | |||
| References | |
| Price List (1926) | Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Museum 1600 South Wayne Street P.O. Box 271 Auburn IN 46706 (219) 925-1444 www.acdmuseum.org |
| Survival of the Fittest (1922-1926) | Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Museum |
| Model A Owner's Manual | Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Museum |
| Automobile Trade Journal July 1 1926 | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Motor Age January 7 1926 | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Data not yet collected | |
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Data not yet collected | Std | |