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1948 Desoto DeLuxe Series S11
California Taxi
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price
No. Produced 11,600
Body Maker Desoto
No. Doors
Passengers
Model Number
Weight
Wheelbase 121.5 inches
Length
Width
Height
Front Tread 57 inches
Rear Tread 60 9/32 inches
Type L-head
Displacement 236.6 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 7/16 & 4 1/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 6.6 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 109@3600
Rated Horsepower 28.3
Torque 192@1200
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material
Engine Numbers Continued from 1947
Engine No. Location On left front side of block.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Carter
Type Helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.57 to 1
2nd 1.83 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.48 to 1
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.90 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Worm & roller
Service Hydraulic drum
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency External on the transmission
Size 6 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Cellular
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6.5 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 17 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 2.75 Pints
Cooling System 17 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.25 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. 5110108 to 5114100
VIN Description
VIN Location On left front door hinge post.
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Additional Information
Through fluid coupling with semi-automatic transmission available at extra cost. No. produced includes 1946-1949 for this model.

Restorer's Guide Chrysler Corp 1987Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Design Specs for 1946-8 Chrysler Built CarsDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
De Soto Shop Manual (1941-1948)Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age January 1948Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age November 1947Los Angeles Public Library
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Pearl Gray
Hawaiian Tan
GunMetallical
Royal Maroon
CarMetallic Blue
Monterey Blue
Regal Blue
Gem Green
Zircon Green
Black
Butterfly Blue
Noel Green
Andante Green
Surf Green
Trumpet Gold
Trinidad Brown
Standard/Optional Equipment
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