Dodge DK series

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1932 Dodge DK Eight, Owner Otto Helland IMG 9377.JPG
DK 8
Production period: 1931-1932
Class : Upper class
Body versions : Sedan , coupe , convertible
Engines: Petrol engines :
4.6 liters
(66–74 kW)
Length:
Width:
Height:
Wheelbase : 3099 mm
Empty weight : 1518-1679 kg
Previous model Dodge DG series
successor Dodge DO series

The Dodge DK series was a passenger car made by Dodge in Detroit , which was presented as the successor to the DG series in January 1932.

The car had a side-controlled 8-cylinder in-line engine with 4623 cc, which was a 1/4 "version of the previous engine. It delivered an output of 90 bhp (66 kW) at 3400 rpm. One was also available on request Equally sized, more powerful engine with 100 bhp (74 kW) available. The rear wheels were driven via an automatically vacuum-actuated single-disc dry clutch and a three-speed gearbox with intermediate shift (semi-automatic). The wheelbase of the chassis grew to 3099 mm. The superstructures were four-door Sedan, three two-door coupés with two or four seats and two two-door convertibles (on a coupé and a sedan basis). In addition, the DK was also available as a chassis with all mechanical components for customers who wanted to commission a body shop themselves.

In November 1932, the DO series replaced the DK.

literature

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