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DeSoto Deluxe II Carry-All Sedan 4.1 (116 Hp) Tip-Toe Shift
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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)
II Carry-All Sedan Overview:
DeSoto Deluxe (II Carry-All Sedan). With 282 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.
4.1 (116 Hp) Tip-Toe Shift Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 4.1L engine paired with DeSoto's innovative Tip-Toe Shift semi-automatic transmission provided a smoother, more convenient driving experience, reducing driver fatigue, especially in traffic, while maintaining the engine's robust performance.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy for the Tip-Toe Shift variant would be comparable to the manual, possibly with a slight variation depending on driving style, but still typical for a large 1950s American sedan.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious interior and comfortable ride for six occupants.
- • Robust and reliable inline-six engine.
- • Distinctive styling characteristic of early 1950s American design.
- • Available Tip-Toe Shift semi-automatic transmission offered enhanced driving convenience.
Cons:
- • High fuel consumption by modern standards.
- • Limited safety features compared to contemporary vehicles.
- • Large dimensions can make maneuvering in tight spaces challenging.
- • Performance, while adequate, is not exhilarating.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(8-Passenger (Second Series): 1950 - December, 1950).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | DeSoto |
| Model: | Deluxe |
| Generation: | II Carry-All Sedan |
| Modification (Engine): | 4.1 (116 Hp) Tip-Toe Shift |
| Start of production: | 1951 |
| End of production: | 1952 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 6 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 116 Hp @ 3600 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 28.3 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 282 Nm @ 1600 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 4106 |
| 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: | 14.2 l |
| Cylinder Bore: | 87.31 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 114.3 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 7:1 |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Space: | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 l |
| Size: | |
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| Length: | 5290 mm mm [395mm less] |
| Width: | 1908 mm mm [41mm more] |
| Height: | 1660 mm mm [40mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 3188 mm mm [355mm less] |
| Front track: | 1430 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1512 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 210 mm |
| 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 | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | Tip-Toe Shift |
| Front brakes | Drum, 305 mm [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum, 305 mm [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Front suspension | Independent coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Leaf spring |
If you could change one thing about the DeSoto Deluxe, what would it be?