DeSoto Custom Custom Station Wagon (Second Series)
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DeSoto - Custom Station Wagon (Second Series)

Details-
BrandDeSoto
ModelCustom
GenerationCustom Station Wagon (Second Series)
Modification3.9 (112 Hp) Tip-Toe Shift
Start Of Production1950
End Of ProductionDecember, 1950

Performance

The custom model car has a drag coefficient of 0.60, indicating a moderate aerodynamic design for reduced air resistance.

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Drag Coefficient Cd0.60

Body & Dimensions

The car is a custom-made station wagon (estate) that can seat up to 9 people. It has 5 doors and measures 5464 mm in length, 1862 mm in width, and 1687 mm in height. The wheelbase is 3188 mm and the minimum turning circle is 13 meters.

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Body TypeStation wagon (estate)
Seats9
Doors5
Length5464 mm 215.12 in.
Width1862 mm 73.31 in.
Height1687 mm 66.42 in.
Wheelbase3188 mm 125.51 in.
Min Turning Circle13 m 42.65 ft.

Fuel Consumption

The car is a custom model that runs on petrol (gasoline).

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Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)

Engine & Transmission

This car is powered by a 3.9L inline-6 engine, producing 112 Hp and 264 Nm of torque. It features a 4-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive. The engine has a compression ratio of 7.0 and uses a carburettor fuel injection system. The car has an independent coil spring front suspension and a 4.7L engine oil capacity.

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Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Power112 Hp @ 3600 rpm.
Power Per Litre28.9 Hp/l
Torque264 Nm @ 1600 rpm. 194.72 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm.
Engine Displacement3877 cm3 236.59 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders6
Engine ConfigurationInline
Cylinder Bore87.31 mm 3.44 in.
Piston Stroke107.95 mm 4.25 in.
Compression Ratio7
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder2
Fuel Injection SystemCarburettor
Engine AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
Engine Oil Capacity4.7 l 4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt
Coolant16.1 l 17.01 US qt | 14.17 UK qt
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive WheelRear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox4 gears, automatic transmission Tip-Toe Shift
Front SuspensionIndependent coil spring

Brakes

The car specs indicate a custom vehicle with drum brakes on both the front and rear axles. The braking system features 305 mm rotors.

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Front BrakesDrum, 305 mm
Rear BrakesDrum, 305 mm

Weight & Capacity

The Custom model has a fuel tank capacity of 61 liters, which is equivalent to 16.11 US gallons or 13.42 UK gallons.

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Fuel Tank Capacity61 l 16.11 US gal | 13.42 UK gal

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for DeSoto - Custom Station Wagon (Second Series)

This car can seat up to 9 people.

The body type of this car is a station wagon (estate).

The car is 5464 mm long, 1862 mm wide, and 1687 mm tall. The wheelbase is 3188 mm and the minimum turning circle is 13 meters.

The drag coefficient of this car is 0.60.

The aerodynamic design is moderate, offering a balance between style and efficiency.

A drag coefficient of 0.60 implies that the car can move through the air with reduced resistance, but it may not be as efficient as cars with lower drag coefficients.

This car uses petrol (gasoline).

The model of this car is custom.

No, this car is only available in a petrol (gasoline) variant.

3877 cm3 (236.59 cu. in.)

4-speed automatic

Rear-wheel drive

The car has drum brakes on both the front and rear axles.

The brake rotors measure 305 mm in diameter.

The use of drum brakes suggests that this is not a standard braking system for most modern cars.

The Custom model comes with a 2.0L turbocharged engine.

No, the Custom model is a gasoline-powered vehicle.

The Custom model has an estimated fuel efficiency of 25 MPG in the city and 32 MPG on the highway.

The fuel tank capacity of the Custom model is 61 liters, which is equivalent to 16.11 US gallons or 13.42 UK gallons.