Duesenberg Model X
| Duesenberg Model X | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Duesenberg |
| Production | 1926–1927 13 produced |
| Assembly | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States |
| Designer | Fred and August Duesenberg |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Luxury car |
| Body style | Coachbuilt to owner's preference |
| Layout | FR |
| Related | Duesenberg Model A |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.3 L (260 cu in) OHC straight-eight engine |
| Transmission | 3 speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,454.4 mm (136 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Duesenberg Model A |
| Successor | Duesenberg Model J |
| Duesenberg Straight 8 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Duesenberg |
| Production | 1926–1927 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | straight-eight engine |
| Displacement | 4.3 L (260 cu in) |
| Cylinder bore | 73.0 mm (2.875 in) |
| Piston stroke | 127.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| Cylinder block material | cast iron, 3 bearings |
| Cylinder head material | cast iron, detachable |
| Valvetrain | Shaft-driven SOHC, 2 valves/cyl. |
| Compression ratio | 5:1 |
| Combustion | |
| Fuel system | Single updraft Schebler 1+1⁄2 in carburetor |
| Management | Delco coil and points, distributor mounted at end of starter/generator unit |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Oil system | Wet sump, full pressure lubrication |
| Cooling system | water cooled |
| Output | |
| Power output | 100 bhp (75 kW) @ 3600 rpm |
| Torque output | 170 lb⋅ft (230 N⋅m) at 1500 rpm |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Duesenberg Model J |
The Duesenberg Model X is a luxury car made by the American manufacturer Duesenberg, an improved version of its previous Model A. It had an improved version of the company's previous 260 cu in (4.3 L) inline 8 SOHC 16-valve Duesenberg Straight Eight, which delivered 100 hp (75 kW) and a 100 mph (160 km/h) top speed).
It was produced as a 131 in (3,300 mm) rolling chassis with hydraulic four-wheel brakes. Only about 13 were turned out between 1926 and 1927.