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1924 Duesenberg Model A Series
Chassis
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price
No. Produced
Body Maker
No. Doors
Passengers
Model Number
Weight
Wheelbase 134 inches
Length
Width
Height
Front Tread 56 inches
Rear Tread 56 inches
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 90@3000
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
Type
Make Stromberg
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
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Spiral bevel
Differential Ratio 4.9 to 1
Front Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Service Internal expanding on 4 wheels, hydraulic
Front Size 16 inches
Rear Size 16 inches
Emergency External on the driveshaft
Size
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type Wire
Wheel Mfr Rudge Whitworth
Wheel Size
Tire Type Cord
Tire Size 33 x 5
Spare Location
Fuel 22 Gallons
Oil 6 Quarts
Transmission
Cooling System 23 Quarts
Rear Differential
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Full Classic
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Additional Information
Though Duesenberg had catalogs for their Straight 8, they sold many chassis whose bodies were built by independent Coachbuilders.

Out of the Crucible (1924)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 ManualAuburn-Cord-Duesenberg Museum
Out of the Crucible (1924)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 24 1924Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Paint Type
Colors Data not yet collected
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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