Engineering:Dodge 30-35

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Dodge 30-35
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Overview
ManufacturerDodge
Production1914–1916
AssemblyDetroit/Hamtramck Assembly, Detroit, Michigan
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size car
Body style2-door touring
2-door roadster
Chronology
SuccessorDodge Fast Four

The Dodge 30-35[1] was the first car produced by Dodge in Detroit, introduced on November 14, 1914.[2]

The car had an L-head inline-four engine of 212-cubic-inch (3.5 L) displacement, which had a power output of 35 hp (25.7 kW).[3] The rear wheels were driven by a leather cone clutch and a three-speed gearbox with middle gear. The rear wheels were braked mechanically. In the short model year of 1914 the only body offered was a four-door tourer (whose driver “door” could not be opened); from January 1915, a two-door two-seat roadster was also available. From this point on, electric lighting was also standard equipment.

When the series was replaced in July 1916 by the Model 30, a total of 116,400 copies were made, of which 150 were also made by the United States Army and others.[clarification needed]

References

  1. Kimes, Beverly (1996). Standard catalog of American Cars 1805–1942 (third ed.). Krause publications. pp. 459–483. ISBN 0-87341-478-0. 
  2. "This day in history: January 14: Dodge co-founder dies". History. A&E Television Networks. August 21, 2018. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/dodge-co-founder-dies. 
  3. "1920 Dodge Brothers Brochure". Oldcarbrochures.com. http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/static/NA/Dodge/1920_Dodge_Brothers/1920_Dodge_Brothers_Brochure/1920%20Dodge%20Brothers-19.html.