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1931 Desoto 8 CF* Series
Roadster
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $985.00
No. Produced 73
Body Maker
No. Doors 2
Passengers 2-4
Model Number
Weight 2,720lbs
Wheelbase 114 inches
Length 176.875 inches
Width
Height
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Type Own Straight 8, L-head
Displacement 220.7 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 2 7/8 & 4 1/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 5.4 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt 6.4 to 1
Brake Horsepower 75@3400
Rated Horsepower 26.4
Torque
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters
Block Material
Engine Numbers Prefix CF*
Engine No. Location
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type
Make Stromberg
Type
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears
Gear Ratios
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Reverse
Single plate
Clutch Size 8.875 inches
Semifloating
Spiral bevel
Differential Ratio 4.60 to 1
Front Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Worm & sector
Service Internal expanding on 4 wheels, hydraulic
Front Size
Rear Size
Emergency External on the transmission
Size
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Cellular
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type Artillery
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 5.25 x 19
Spare Location
Fuel
Oil 6 Quarts
Transmission
Cooling System
Rear Differential
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. L185PR to L192DP
VIN Description Total Digits: 7
Digits 1-7: Production number
VIN Location Right front door hinge pillar post. Add'l serial nos. 6000801 to 6004022; 9700001 to 9700121
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Additional Information

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
Chilton's Flat Rate Manual (1932)Horseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Automobile Trade Journal January 1931Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type
Colors Data not yet collected
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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