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1942 DeSoto Custom
United States
Gasoline
2WD
Convertible
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Vehicle Details
Year
1942
Make
DeSoto
Model
Custom
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
2nd Generation
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
3.9
Power (hp)
111 hp
Power (kW)
81 kW
Torque
260 Nm (192 lb-ft)
Displacement
3,878 cc
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Torque
1,200 rpm
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Full-Size Car
British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car
Custom
Model
9 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
Custom Standard
1932–1952
Custom Convertible Generations
2 of 3
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2nd Generation
1939–1942
Year
1942
Powertrain
3.9
Horsepower
111 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline
ConvertibleConvertible
2WD
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline