Dodge Senior

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Dodge Senior
Production period: 1927-1930
Class : Upper class
Body versions : Roadster , sedan , coupé , convertible , landaulet
Successor: Dodge DH series

The Dodge Senior (also: Dodge Series 2249 , Dodge Series 2251/2252 , Dodge S-Series , Dodge DB-Series ) was a large passenger car made by the Dodge Brothers company in Detroit , which was presented in May 1927. After being taken over by Chrysler in 1928, it was built for two more years.

Year by year

Series 2249 (May 1927-January 1928)

2249 series

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Production period: 05 / 1927–01 / 1928
Body versions : Sedan , coupe , convertible
Engines: Otto engine :
3.7 liters (44 kW)
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Wheelbase : 2946 mm
Empty weight :

The cars had a side-controlled six-cylinder in-line engine with 3,676 cm³ displacement, the 60 bhp (44 kW) at 2800 rpm. submitted. It was the brand's first six-cylinder. Its power was transmitted to the rear wheels via a single-disc dry clutch and a three-speed gearbox. A 4-door sedan, a 2-door coupé with 2 or 4 seats and a 2-door convertible for 2 people were offered on the chassis with a 2946 mm wheelbase. Hydraulic brakes on all four wheels were standard equipment.

Series 2251/2252 (January 1928-July 1928)

Series 2251/2252

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Production period: 01 / 1928-07 / 1928
Body versions : Sedan , coupe , convertible
Engines: Otto engine :
3.7 liters (50 kW)
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Height:
Wheelbase : 2946 mm
Empty weight :

The car was redesigned in January 1928. The engine now gave 68 bhp (50 kW) at 2800 rpm with the same displacement. from. Of all four body types, there were now additional sports versions that had contoured fenders, wire-spoke wheels and spare wheels on the sides of the vehicle.

Series S (July 1928 – July 1929)

Series S
Dodge Senior sports sedan (1929)

Dodge Senior sports sedan (1929)
Production period: 07 / 1928-07 / 1929
Body versions : Roadster , sedan , coupé , landaulet
Engines: Otto engine :
4.0 liters (57 kW)
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Wheelbase : 3048 mm
Empty weight :

In mid-1928, the cars were thoroughly redesigned and given 4 ″ more wheelbase (3048 mm). The engine was also bored out to 3,959 cc and developed 78 bhp (57.3 kW) at 3000 rpm. Of the sports models, only the coupé and the sedan remained, but a 2-door Victoria and a 4-door Landaulet were added.

DB series (July 1929 – July 1930)

DB series

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Production period: 07 / 1929-07 / 1930
Body versions : Roadster , sedan , coupé
Engines: Otto engine :
4.0 liters (57 kW)
Length:
Width:
Height:
Wheelbase : 3048 mm
Empty weight :

In mid-1929, the S series was renamed the DB series, with the majority of the models being adopted. The four-speed transmission was one of the technical innovations. Only four bodies were offered: sedan, coupé, roadster and Victoria.

From November 1930, the DH series replaced the Senior.

source

  • Beverly R. Kimes, Henry A. Clark: Standard Catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause Publications, Iola 1985, ISBN 0-87341-045-9 .