These are standard specifications for the 1938 Delahaye Type 135, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual Cotal Preselector
Chassis # 49148
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Chassis # 49169
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Chassis # 9803 BF59
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Chassis # 60123
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Chassis # 60112
Engine # 60112
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Auction entries : 5
Chassis # 48482
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Auction entries : 2
Chassis # 60158
Engine # 60158
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Auction entries : 3
Chassis # 49315
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Aluminum body on box-section steel frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1938 - 1942 |
| Coach Work : | Figoni, Henri Chapron, Figoni & Falaschi, deVillars, Carlton Carriage Company |
Performance
| Top Speed : | 100 mph | 160.9 km/h (estimated) |
Engine & Transmission
| Straight 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3557 cc | 217.1 cu in. | 3.6 L. |
| Power : | 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 3850 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 84 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.2 in | 107 mm. |
| Valvetrain : | 12 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3557 cc | 217.1 cu in. | 3.6 L. |
| Power : | 130 BHP (95.68 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 80.0 mm | 3.15 in. |
| Stroke : | 107.0 mm | 4.213 in. |
| Compression : | 8.4:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 12 (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum Alloy |
| 3 Solex carburetors | |
4 Manual Cotal Preselector
Dimension(s)
LWB Cabriolet by Figoni
| Coachwork : | Figoni |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Width : | 77.0 in | 1956 mm. |
Cabriolet by Figoni
| Coachwork : | Figoni |
| Weight : | 1676 lbs | 760.221 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Width : | 77.0 in | 1956 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.1 in | 2950 mm. |
Cabriolet by Henri Chapron
Chassis # 49148
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| Coachwork : | Henri Chapron |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 116.1 in | 2950 mm. |
Cabriolet by Figoni & Falaschi
Chassis # 49169
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Chassis # 9803 BF59
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| Coachwork : | Figoni & Falaschi |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 116.1 in | 2950 mm. |
Sports Cabriolet by deVillars
Chassis # 60123
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Auction entries : 1
| Coachwork : | deVillars |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Width : | 77.0 in | 1956 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.1 in | 2950 mm. |
MS Coupe by Figoni
Chassis # 60112
Engine # 60112
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Auction entries : 5
| Coachwork : | Figoni |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Width : | 77.0 in | 1956 mm. |
Torpedo Grand Sport by Figoni & Falaschi
| Coachwork : | Figoni & Falaschi |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Width : | 77.0 in | 1956 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.1 in | 2950 mm. |
Coupe des Alpes by Henri Chapron
Chassis # 48482
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Auction entries : 2
| Coachwork : | Henri Chapron |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Width : | 77.0 in | 1956 mm. |
Roadster by Figoni & Falaschi
Chassis # 60158
Engine # 60158
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Auction entries : 3
| Coachwork : | Figoni & Falaschi |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Width : | 77.0 in | 1956 mm. |
Roadster by Carlton Carriage Company
Chassis # 49315
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| Coachwork : | Carlton Carriage Company |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Width : | 77.0 in | 1956 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Semi-elliptic springs Rear : Live axle with leaf springs | |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Front Brake Size : | 356.0 mm | 14.016 in. |
| Rear Brake Size : | 356.0 mm | 14.016 in. |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 17 x 5.5 |
1938 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $763 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $1,730 |
| Avg. Home : | $3,900 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.10 |
1938 Delahaye Type 135 FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1938 Delahaye Type 135?
Q: How fast is the 1938 Delahaye Type 135? A: The 1938 Delahaye Type 135 has a top speed of 100 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1938 Delahaye Type 135? A: The 1938 Delahaye Type 135 has a wheelbase size of 116.14 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1938 Delahaye Type 135? A: The 1938 Delahaye Type 135 has a width of 77.00 inches.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1938 Delahaye Type 135? A: The 1938 Delahaye Type 135 was offered as a Cabriolet, Coupe des Alpes, LWB Cabriolet, MS Coupe, Roadster, Sports Cabriolet, Torpedo Grand Sport.Q: What tires did the 1938 Delahaye Type 135 have? A: The 1938 Delahaye Type 135 had 17 x 5.5 tires.Q: What engines did the 1938 Delahaye Type 135 have? A: The 1938 Delahaye Type 135 had the following engine options: Straight 6 (3557 cc | 217.1 cu in. | 3.6 L.) with 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 3850 RPM Inline 6 (3557 cc | 217.1 cu in. | 3.6 L.) with 130 BHP (95.68 KW) @ 4000 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1938 Delahaye Type 135 have? A: The 1938 Delahaye Type 135 had a 4 speed Manual Cotal Preselector gearbox.