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DeSoto Deluxe II 4-Door Sedan 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 4-Door Sedan Overview:
DeSoto Deluxe (II 4-Door 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) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 4.1L inline-six delivered adequate power for comfortable cruising and daily family duties in the early 1950s. While not a performance engine, its 116 Hp provided smooth, dependable acceleration for its era.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy was typical for a large displacement carbureted engine of its time, meaning it was relatively inefficient by modern standards. Owners could expect moderate consumption for a vehicle of its size and weight.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Classic American styling and presence
- • Spacious and comfortable interior for six passengers
- • Smooth and dependable inline-six engine
- • Relatively robust and simple mechanicals
- • Comfortable ride quality for its era
Cons:
- • Poor fuel economy by modern standards
- • Lack of modern safety features (e.g., airbags, ABS)
- • Performance is modest compared to contemporary vehicles
- • Drum brakes require more stopping distance
- • Manual transmission might not appeal to all modern drivers
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(8-Passenger (Second Series): 1950 - December, 1950).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | DeSoto |
| Model: | Deluxe |
| Generation: | II 4-Door Sedan |
| Modification (Engine): | 4.1 (116 Hp) |
| 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: | |
|---|---|
| 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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