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1931 Desoto 8 CF Series
Deluxe Coupe
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price
No. Produced 2,735
Body Maker
No. Doors 2
Passengers 2-4
Model Number
Weight
Wheelbase 114 inches
Length
Width
Height
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Type Own CF, L-head
Displacement 207.7 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 2 7/8 & 4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 5.2 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt 6.2 to 1
Brake Horsepower 70@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 7/8 inches
Semifloating
Spiral bevel
Differential Ratio 4.9 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
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size
Spare Location
Fuel
Oil 7 Quarts
Transmission 1 1/4 Quarts
Cooling System 11 Quarts
Rear Differential 2 1/4 Quarts
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. 6000001 to 6000714
VIN Description
VIN Location Add'l serial nos. L001WP to L185PH; G001WP to G010SW
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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
Paint Type
Colors Data not yet collected
Standard/Optional Equipment
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