Dodge DP series

Dodge
DP series
Production period:	1933
Class :	Upper class
Body versions :	Sedan , coupe , convertible
Engines:	Petrol engines : 3.3 liters (55–60 kW)
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Empty weight :	1110-1205 kg
Previous model	Dodge DK series
successor	Dodge Standard Dodge Special Dodge Deluxe

1933 Dodge DP Six

The Dodge DP series was a passenger car from Dodge in Detroit , which was presented as the successor to the DK series in January 1933 completely revised.

The car had a side-controlled 6-cylinder in-line engine with 3299 cm³, the bore of which had been reduced by 1/8 ″ compared to that of the predecessor. It gave an output of 75 bhp (55 kW) 3400 rpm. from. A more powerful variant with 81 bhp (60 kW) was also available on request. The rear wheels were driven via a single-disc dry clutch and a three-speed gearbox with center shift. The wheelbase of the chassis was reduced to 2826 mm. Two 2-door sedans, two 4-door sedans (each as a normal version and “Salon Bougham”), two 2-door coupés with 2 or 4 seats and a 2-door convertible were offered as bodies. In addition, the DP was also available as a chassis with all mechanical components for customers who wanted to commission a body shop themselves.

From April 1933 the wheelbase was extended to 2,921 mm and the 4-door saloon Brougham sedan was discontinued.

In January 1934, the Special DS series and Deluxe DR series models replaced the DP. In June 1934 the standard DRXX series was added.

literature

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