Dodge Eight DG series
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Production period: |
1931 to 1932 |
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Class : |
Luxury Car |
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Body versions : |
Touring Cars , Roadster, Sedan , Coupe ,Cabriolet |
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Engines: |
Gasoline : 3.9 litres (62 KW) |
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Wheelbase: |
118 inches |
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Curb weight : |
1348-1468 kg |
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successor |
Dodge DK series |
The Dodge DG Series was a Dodge car in Detroit , which was presented as the larger sister model of the DC series in January 1931.
History
Dodge Eight with new performance and new luxury and impressive in size. It is generously roomy, superb in riding qualities.
The car had a side-mounted 8-cylinder in-line engine with 3938 cc, which gave an output of 84 hp (62 kW). The balanced eight-cylinder engine develops 84 brakes horse power. Natural smoothness is enhanced by 4—point rubber engine mountings. The cylinder head which insures maximum combustion and power.
The rear wheels were driven via a single-disc dry clutch and a three-speed gearbox with central control. All four wheels had hydraulic brakes. The wheelbase of the chassis was 3004 mm. The frame is an entirely new double—drop type with box centre. At the time the strongest frame that Dodge had ever built and body height is reduced four inches without less head-room, ease of getting in and out, or road clearance.
This reduction in over—all height makes possible a wholly new kind of low-swung body. a four-door sedan, a two-door coupe and a two-door convertible were offered. In addition, there was the DG also as a chassis with all mechanical components for customers who wanted to hire a body shop itself. From July 1931 the cabriolet fell away; instead, a four-door Phaeton and two other coupes were offered.
In January 1932, the DK series replaced the DG Eight.
