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DeSoto Deluxe Club Coupe (Second Series) 3.9 (112 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)
Club Coupe (Second Series) Overview:
DeSoto Deluxe (Club Coupe (Second Series)). With 264 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.
3.9 (112 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 3.9L inline-six provided adequate power for its era, focusing on smooth, consistent torque delivery rather than outright speed. It was well-suited for cruising and daily driving.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy was typical for a large American car of the late 1940s, not a primary concern, and would be considered poor by today's standards.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Classic post-war American styling
- • Comfortable ride quality for its era
- • Robust and reliable inline-six engine
- • Spacious interior for six passengers
- • Distinctive DeSoto design elements
Cons:
- • Limited modern safety features
- • Poor fuel economy by contemporary standards
- • Performance is modest compared to modern vehicles
- • Drum brakes require longer stopping distances
- • Lack of power steering/brakes makes it harder to maneuver
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(3-Passenger Coupe: 1946 - 1949).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | DeSoto |
| Model: | Deluxe |
| Generation: | Club Coupe (Second Series) |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.9 (112 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1949 |
| End of production: | 1950 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 6 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| 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: | 87.3 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 107.95 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: | 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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