Duesenberg Model J
| Duesenberg Model J | |
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1930 Duesenberg J Murphy Torpedo Convertible | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Duesenberg |
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| Production | 1928–1937 481 produced (445 Model J, 36 Model SJ) |
| Assembly | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States |
| Designer | Gordon Buehrig |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size luxury car |
| Body style | Coachbuilt to owner's preference |
| Layout | Front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 6.9 L (420 cu in) DOHC Duesenberg Straight-8 engine, optional supercharger |
| Transmission | 3-speed manual |
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| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Duesenberg Model A |
The Duesenberg Model J was a luxury automobile made by Duesenberg exclusively in 1928 and offered for ten subsequent years. Intended to compete with the most luxurious and powerful cars in the world, it was introduced in 1928, the year before the stock market crash that led to the Great Depression. Duesenberg Motors Company went bankrupt in 1937.