These are standard specifications for the 1948 Delahaye 135 MS, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual Cotal
Chassis # 801077
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Chassis # 801210
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Chassis # 800384
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Chassis # 800580
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel Ladder Frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1946 - 1952 |
| Coach Work : | Faget-Varnet, Pourtout, Henri Chapron, Figoni & Falaschi |
Performance
| Top Speed : | 160 km/h | 99.44 mph |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | 3 Solex 40 AIP Carburettors | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3500 cc | 213.6 cu in. | 3.5 L. |
| Power : | 125 BHP (92 KW) |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 84 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.2 in | 107 mm. |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
4 Manual Cotal
Production Figures
| Type 135 MS Production (1946-1952) : | 1,155 |
| : | Combined 135M and 135MS production |
| 1948 Delahaye 135 MS | |
Dimension(s)
Cabriolet by Faget-Varnet
Chassis # 801077
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| Coachwork : | Faget-Varnet |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 163.1 in | 4143 mm. |
| Width : | 58.7 in | 1490 mm. |
| Height : | 70.2 in | 1784 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.1 in | 2950 mm. |
| Front Track : | 54.3 in | 1380 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1485 mm. |
Three-Position Cabriolet by Pourtout
Chassis # 801210
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| Coachwork : | Pourtout |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 163.1 in | 4143 mm. |
| Width : | 58.7 in | 1490 mm. |
| Height : | 70.2 in | 1784 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.1 in | 2950 mm. |
| Front Track : | 54.3 in | 1380 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1485 mm. |
Vedette Cabriolet by Henri Chapron
Chassis # 800384
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| Coachwork : | Henri Chapron |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 163.1 in | 4143 mm. |
| Width : | 58.7 in | 1490 mm. |
| Height : | 70.2 in | 1784 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.1 in | 2950 mm. |
| Front Track : | 54.3 in | 1380 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1485 mm. |
Narval Cabriolet by Figoni & Falaschi
Chassis # 800580
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| Coachwork : | Figoni & Falaschi |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 163.1 in | 4143 mm. |
| Width : | 58.7 in | 1490 mm. |
| Height : | 70.2 in | 1784 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.1 in | 2950 mm. |
| Front Track : | 54.3 in | 1380 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1485 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : transverse semi-elliptic leaf spring, transverse friction dampers, top links, Rear : Semi-elliptic leaf springs, transverse Rafex friction damper, live axle | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Worm and Nut |
1948 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,250 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $2,950 |
| Avg. Home : | $7,700 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.16 |
1948 Delahaye 135 MS FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1948 Delahaye 135 MS?
Q: How fast is the 1948 Delahaye 135 MS? A: The 1948 Delahaye 135 MS has a top speed of 160 km/h. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1948 Delahaye 135 MS? A: The 1948 Delahaye 135 MS has a wheelbase size of 116.14 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1948 Delahaye 135 MS? A: The 1948 Delahaye 135 MS has a length of 163.11 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1948 Delahaye 135 MS? A: The 1948 Delahaye 135 MS has a width of 58.66 inches.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1948 Delahaye 135 MS? A: The 1948 Delahaye 135 MS was offered as a Cabriolet, Narval Cabriolet, Three-Position Cabriolet, Vedette Cabriolet.Q: How many Type 135 MS were produced? A: Delahaye produced 1,155 examples of the Type 135 MS from 1946 to 1952.Q: What engine did the 1948 Delahaye 135 MS have? A: The engine powering the 1948 Delahaye 135 MS was a Inline 6 (3500 cc | 213.6 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 125 BHP (92 KW). Q: What transmission did the 1948 Delahaye 135 MS have? A: The 1948 Delahaye 135 MS had a 4 speed Manual Cotal gearbox.