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DeSoto Deluxe II Club Coupe 4.1 (116 Hp)
Overall Rating
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 Club Coupe Overview:
DeSoto Deluxe (II Club Coupe). With 282 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. With seating for 6, it’s perfect for larger families.
4.1 (116 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 4.1L inline-6 engine provided respectable power and excellent low-end torque for its time, ensuring smooth acceleration and comfortable cruising, though not designed for high-speed performance.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is poor by modern standards, typical for a large displacement carburetted engine of the early 1950s. Expect high fuel consumption.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Classic American styling and presence
- • Spacious interior with 6-seat capacity
- • Comfortable ride quality for its era
- • Robust and torquey inline-6 engine
- • Relatively simple mechanicals for maintenance
Cons:
- • Very poor fuel economy by modern standards
- • Lacks any modern safety features
- • Large turning circle makes city maneuvering challenging
- • Drum brakes offer limited stopping power compared to modern systems
- • Parts availability can be challenging for restoration
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(8-Passenger (Second Series): 1950 - December, 1950).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | DeSoto |
| Model: | Deluxe |
| Generation: | II Club Coupe |
| Modification (Engine): | 4.1 (116 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1951 |
| End of production: | 1952 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 6 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| 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: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| 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 |
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