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1948 DeSoto Custom Suburban
United States
Gasoline
2WD
Sedan
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Engine & Performance
Exterior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1948
Make
DeSoto
Model
Custom
Variant
Suburban
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
S11-C
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic Semi-automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
3.9
Engine Configuration
Inline
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
Engine Configuration
Bore
87.31 mm
(3.4 in)
Stroke
107.95 mm
(4.3 in)
Compression Ratio
6.6 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic Semi-automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
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
DeSoto
170 vehicles
Custom
Model
9 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
Custom Suburban
1946–1949
Generation
S11-C
Year
1948
Powertrain
3.9
Horsepower
111 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic Semi-automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline
Sedan
2WD
Automatic Semi-automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline
