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| 1938 Desoto S-5 Series | ||
| Touring Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Details |
| Original Base Price | $970.00 | |
| No. Produced | 23,681 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | ||
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 3,139lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 119 inches | |
| Length | 199 5/16 inches | |
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | 56 5/8 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 60 9/32 inches | |
| Engine | + | |
| 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 | 7.0 to 1 | |
| Brake Horsepower | 93@3600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 27.3 | |
| Torque | ||
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Single downdraft | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | + | |
| Type | Helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate | ||
| Clutch Size | 10 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 4.1 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Internal expanding on 4 wheels, hydraulic | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | External on the transmission | ||
| Size | 6 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | + | ||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | + | ||
| Capacities | + | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | 5598301 to 5632912 | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 7 | ||
| Digits 1-7: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | On right front door hinge post. Add'l serial nos. 9666936 to 9668604 | ||
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| Additional Information | |||