These are standard specifications for the 1950 DeSoto Custom, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unit Steel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1949 - 1952 |
| Price : | $2,155-$3,177 |
| Weight : | 3638 lbs | 1650.169 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4107 cc | 250.6 cu in. | 4.1 L. |
| Power : | 116 BHP (85.376 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 87 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.5 in | 114 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 12 (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter BBD 2-barrel carburetor | |
3 Manual
Production Figures
| Total DeSoto Production for 1950 : | 136,203 |
| Total 1950 Custom production : | 88,321 |
| 1950 DeSoto Custom | |
| Club Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 6,100 |
| Convertible Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 2,900 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 72,664 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 8 P : | 734 |
| Sportsman Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P : | 4,600 |
| Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 600 |
| Stl Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 100 |
| Suburban 4 dr. 8 P : | 623 |
Handling
1950 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,510 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $3,210 |
| Avg. Home : | $8,450 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.27 |
| Total Car Production : | 8,005,859 |
1950 DeSoto Custom FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1950 DeSoto Custom?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1950 DeSoto Custom? A: The 1950 DeSoto Custom has wheelbase sizes of 125.50 and 139.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1950 DeSoto Custom? A: The 1950 DeSoto Custom has a length of 206.70 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1950 DeSoto Custom? A: The 1950 DeSoto Custom has a width of 73.30 inches.Q: How much did the 1950 DeSoto Custom cost when new?A: The 1950 DeSoto Custom cost approximately $2,155 to $3,177 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1950 DeSoto Custom? A: The 1950 DeSoto Custom was offered as a Club Coupe, Convertible Coupe, Sedan, Sportsman Hardtop, Station Wagon, Stl Station Wagon, Suburban.Q: How many vehicles did DeSoto produce in 1950? A: DeSoto produced 136,203 automobiles in 1950.Q: How many 1950 Customs were produced? A: DeSoto produced 88,321 examples of the Custom in 1950.Q: What engine did the 1950 DeSoto Custom have? A: The engine powering the 1950 DeSoto Custom was a Inline 6L-Head (4107 cc | 250.6 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 116 BHP (85.376 KW) @ 3600 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1950 DeSoto Custom have? A: The 1950 DeSoto Custom had a 3 speed Manual gearbox.