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1940 Desoto Custom Series S7C
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $945.00
No. Produced 3,109
Body Maker
No. Doors 2
Passengers 5
Model Number
Weight 3,084lbs
Wheelbase 122 1/2 inches
Length 202 1/4 inches
Width
Height
Front Tread 57 inches
Rear Tread 60 29/32 inches
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Type L-head
Displacement 228.1 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 3/8 & 4 1/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 6.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 100@3600
Rated Horsepower 27.3
Torque
Type Single downdraft
Make Carter
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Type Helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Single plate
Clutch Size 10 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 4.1 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Worm & roller
Service Internal expanding on 4 wheels, hydraulic
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency External on the transmission
Size
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Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. 5688001 to 5720329
VIN Description
VIN Location Add'l serial nos. 9393281 to 9394790
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Additional Information
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