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| 1932 Desoto 8 CF* Series | ||
| Deluxe Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Details |
| Original Base Price | ||
| No. Produced | ||
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | ||
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | 5 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | ||
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 114 inches | |
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | ||
| Rear Tread | ||
| Engine | + | |
| 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 | ||
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | ||
| Make | Stromberg | |
| Transmission | + | |
| Type | ||
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears |
| Clutch Type | Single plate | ||
| Clutch Size | 8.875 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Spiral bevel | ||
| Differential Ratio | 4.60 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & sector | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Internal expanding on 4 wheels, hydraulic | ||
| Front Size | |||
| Rear Size | |||
| Emergency | External on the transmission | ||
| Size | |||
| Other Systems Specifications | + | ||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | + | ||
| Capacities | + | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| 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 | |||