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DeSoto Deluxe 4-Door Sedan (Second Series) 3.9 (112 Hp)
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DeSoto Deluxe:
The DeSoto Series S-10 is an automobile produced by DeSoto from 1942 through to the 1952 model year. While in production, the Series S-10, which was sold with the trim package DeLuxe, was DeSoto's entry-level car, and was offered primarily as two-door and four-door sedans while the Custom offered upscale interiors and appearance including a 7-passenger sedan and the extended-wheelbase Suburban sedans. The body was claimed to be "rust proofed".
The DeLuxe differed from the more upmarket Custom line by having less trim, fewer standard features, and plainer interiors in fewer color combinations. A six-tube and an eight-tube radio were optional....(Read more on Wikipedia)
4-Door Sedan (Second Series) Overview:
DeSoto Deluxe (4-Door Sedan (Second Series)). With 264 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. With seating for 6, it’s perfect for larger families.
3.9 (112 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 3.9L (236.7 cu in) flathead inline-six engine delivered a respectable 112 Hp and 264 Nm of torque for its time. It provided smooth, adequate power for cruising and daily driving, though acceleration was leisurely compared to later V8s.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy was typical for a large American sedan of the late 1940s, with a carbureted 3.9L engine. Expect modest MPG figures, especially by today's standards, making it less economical for long-distance travel without frequent refueling.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Robust and relatively simple flathead inline-six engine for easy maintenance.
- • Spacious interior and comfortable ride, ideal for family travel in its era.
- • Distinctive post-war American styling with chrome accents.
- • Good parts availability for a classic car of its age.
Cons:
- • Limited performance and acceleration compared to modern vehicles.
- • Poor fuel economy by contemporary standards due to carbureted large displacement engine.
- • Lack of modern safety features, including seatbelts or airbags.
- • Drum brakes all around offer less stopping power than modern disc systems.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(3-Passenger Coupe: 1946 - 1949).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | DeSoto |
| Model: | Deluxe |
| Generation: | 4-Door Sedan (Second Series) |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.9 (112 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1949 |
| End of production: | 1950 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 6 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 112 Hp @ 3600 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 28.9 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 264 Nm @ 1600 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 3877 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.7 l |
| Coolant: | 16.1 l |
| Cylinder Bore: | 87.31 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 107.95 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 7:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Space: | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5253 mm mm [12mm less] |
| Width: | 1862 mm mm [61mm less] |
| Height: | 1687 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 3188 mm mm [102mm more] |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 13 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 3 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Drum, 279 mm [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum, 279 mm [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Front suspension | Independent coil spring |
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