DeSoto Custom Club Coupe 3.9 (109 Hp) Tip-Toe Shift
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DeSoto Custom:
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)
Club Coupe Overview:
DeSoto Custom (Club Coupe). With 260 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.
Performance Verdict
The 3.9L engine delivers consistent power, enhanced by the innovative Tip-Toe Shift semi-automatic transmission. This system offers a more relaxed and convenient driving experience compared to a full manual, especially in city traffic.
Fuel Economy
Similar to the manual version, fuel economy remains a characteristic of its era. While the Tip-Toe Shift adds convenience, it does not significantly improve efficiency over the standard manual transmission.
Best Use Case:
City / Cruising
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Classic post-war American styling and presence
- • Comfortable and spacious interior for its era
- • Smooth, torquey inline-six engine suitable for cruising
- • Historical significance and collector appeal
- • Relatively simple mechanicals for maintenance (for its time)
Cons:
- • Poor fuel economy by modern standards
- • Lack of modern safety features (e.g., airbags, ABS)
- • Limited performance for spirited driving
- • Drum brakes offer less stopping power than modern systems
- • Parts availability can be challenging for restoration
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | DeSoto |
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| Model: | Custom |
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| Generation: | Club Coupe |
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| Modification (Engine): | 3.9 (109 Hp) Tip-Toe Shift |
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| Start of production: | 1946 |
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| End of production: | 1949 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Coupe |
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| Seats: | 6 |
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| Doors: | 2 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 109 Hp @ 3600 rpm. |
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| Power per litre: | 28.1 Hp/l |
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| Torque: | 260 Nm @ 1200 rpm. |
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| Engine displacement: | 3877 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 4.7 l |
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| Coolant: | 16.1 l |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 87.31 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 107.95 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 6.6:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Space: |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 5265 mm mm |
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| Width: | 1923 mm mm |
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| Height: | 1687 mm mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 3086 mm mm |
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| Front track: | 1448 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1524 mm |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 4 |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Gearbox type | Tip-Toe Shift |
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| Front brakes | Drum, 279 mm |
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| Rear brakes | Drum, 279 mm |
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