1938 LaSalle Series 50 Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1938 LaSalle Series 50, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1935 - 1940
Price : $1,295-$1,825
Weight : 3870 lbs | 1755.402 kg
V 8 90-degree | Blocks cast enbloc with crankcase | L-Head
Displacement : 5277 cc | 322.0 cu in. | 5.3 L.
Power : 125 HP (92 KW) @ 3400 RPM
Bore : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
Stroke : 4.5 in | 114 mm.
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Transmission:
3 Selective Sliding Synchromesh; gearshift on column

Total LaSalle Production for 1938 : 15,501
1938 LaSalle Series 50
Convertible Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : 265

Convertible Sedan

Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 201.0 in | 5105 mm.
Wheelbase : 124.0 in | 3150 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.

Coupe

Price : $1,295
Weight : 3745 lbs | 1698.703 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 201.0 in | 5105 mm.
Wheelbase : 124.0 in | 3150 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.

Convertible Coupe

Price : $1,415
Weight : 3735 lbs | 1694.168 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 201.0 in | 5105 mm.
Wheelbase : 124.0 in | 3150 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.

2-Door Touring Sedan

Price : $1,340
Weight : 3800 lbs | 1723.651 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 201.0 in | 5105 mm.
Wheelbase : 124.0 in | 3150 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.

Touring Sedan

Price : $1,380
Weight : 3830 lbs | 1737.259 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 201.0 in | 5105 mm.
Wheelbase : 124.0 in | 3150 mm.
Front Track : 58.0 in | 1473 mm.
Rear Track : 59.0 in | 1499 mm.

Suspension
Rear : Semi-floating axle

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 7.00x16
Wheels : 16-inch disc wheels

1938 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $763
Avg. Household Income : $1,730
Avg. Home : $3,900
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.10

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1938 LaSalle Series 50? A: The 1938 LaSalle Series 50 has a wheelbase size of 124.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1938 LaSalle Series 50? A: The 1938 LaSalle Series 50 has a length of 201.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1938 LaSalle Series 50 cost when new?A: The 1938 LaSalle Series 50 cost approximately $1,295 to $1,825 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1938 LaSalle Series 50? A: The 1938 LaSalle Series 50 was offered as a 2-Door Touring Sedan, Convertible Coupe, Convertible Sedan, Coupe, Touring Sedan.

Q: What tires did the 1938 LaSalle Series 50 have? A: The 1938 LaSalle Series 50 had 7.00x16 tires.

Q: What type of wheels did the 1938 LaSalle Series 50 have? A: The 1938 LaSalle Series 50 had 16-inch disc wheels wheels.

Q: How many vehicles did LaSalle produce in 1938? A: LaSalle produced 15,501 automobiles in 1938.

Q: What engine did the 1938 LaSalle Series 50 have? A: The engine powering the 1938 LaSalle Series 50 was a V 8L-Head (5277 cc | 322.0 cu in. | 5.3 L.) with 125 HP (92 KW) @ 3400 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1938 LaSalle Series 50 have? A: The 1938 LaSalle Series 50 had a 3 speed Selective Sliding Synchromesh; gearshift on column gearbox.

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