DeSoto Deluxe 3.9 Manual RWD (109 hp)

Generation 1 · 1946–1952

General

Car class
C
Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Number of doors
2
Number of seats
3
Body type
Coupe

Dimensions

Length
5265 mm
Width
1923 mm
Height
1687 mm
Wheelbase
3086 mm
Front track
1448 mm
Rear track
1524 mm
Curb weight
1680 kg

Engine

Engine type
Petrol
Engine layout
Front-wheel drive, longitudinal
Engine capacity
3,877 cm³
Boost type
None
Maximum torque
260 Nm
Max torque RPM
1,200 rpm
Cylinder layout
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Valves per cylinder
2
Aspiration
Carburetor
Compression ratio
6.6
Bore
87.3 mm
Stroke
107.9 mm
Engine code
GM 236
Engine model
Chrysler L-Head 236
Engine power
109 hp
Max power (kW)
81 kW
Max power RPM
3,600 rpm

Transmission

Gearbox type
Manual
Number of gears
3
Drive wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes

Front suspension
Independent, Spring
Rear suspension
Dependent, leaf spring
Front brakes
Drum
Rear brakes
Drum

Performance

Maximum speed
137 km/h

Fuel Economy

Fuel tank capacity
64 L

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