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Specs of DeSoto Custom 8-Passenger (Second Series) 3.9 (112 Hp) Tip-Toe Shift /1949, 1950/

Key specs

DeSoto Custom 8-Passenger (Second Series) 3.9 (112 Hp) Tip-Toe Shift /Sedan 1949 - 1950/

What is the body type of DeSoto Custom 8-Passenger (Second Series)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 8 Seats
What is the power output of DeSoto Custom Sedan 1949 3.9 (112 Hp) Tip-Toe Shift?
112 Hp, 264 Nm
195 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of DeSoto Custom Sedan 1949 3.9 (112 Hp) Tip-Toe Shift?
3.9 l
3877 cm3
236.59 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1949 DeSoto 3.9 (112 Hp) Tip-Toe Shift?
6, Inline
What is the drivetrain of DeSoto Custom 8-Passenger (Second Series) Sedan 1949 3.9 (112 Hp) Tip-Toe Shift?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1949 DeSoto Custom Sedan?
5685 mm
223.82 in.
What is the width of 1949 DeSoto Custom Sedan?
1867 mm
73.5 in.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1949 DeSoto Custom 8-Passenger (Second Series) 3.9 (112 Hp) Tip-Toe Shift?
4, automatic transmission Tip-Toe Shift

General information

Brand
Model
Modification (Engine)
3.9 (112 Hp) Tip-Toe Shift
Start of production
1949 year
End of production
1950 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
8
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Engine specs

Power
112 Hp @ 3600 rpm.
Power per litre
28.9 Hp/l
Torque
264 Nm @ 1600 rpm. 195 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm.
Engine displacement
3877 cm3 236.59 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
6
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
87.31 mm 3.44 in.
Piston Stroke
107.95 mm 4.25 in.
Compression ratio
7:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Carburettor
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l 4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt
Coolant
16.1 l 17.01 US qt | 14.17 UK qt

Volume and weights

Fuel tank capacity
64 l 16.91 US gal | 14.08 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
5685 mm 223.82 in.
Width
1867 mm 73.5 in.
Height
1700 mm 66.93 in.
Wheelbase
3543 mm 139.49 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.60
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
13.5 m 44.29 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
4 gears, automatic transmission Tip-Toe Shift
Front suspension
Independent coil spring
Front brakes
Drum, 305 mm
Rear brakes
Drum, 305 mm