These are standard specifications for the 1948 Delahaye 135 M, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual Synchro; Cotal electric preselector
Chassis # 800998
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Chassis # 801372
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Chassis # 800692
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Chassis # 800726
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Chassis # 800745
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Separate body and frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1947 - 1953 |
| Coach Work : | Henri Chapron, Figoni & Falaschi, Pennock, Faget-Varnet |
| Weight : | 3100 lbs | 1406.136 kg |
| Combined MPG : | 23.00 |
Performance
| Top Speed : | 86 mph | 138.374 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3556 cc | 217.0 cu in. | 3.6 L. |
| Power : | 115 BHP (84.64 KW) |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 84 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.2 in | 107 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.1:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| 3 Solex 40 FIL downdraft carburetor | |
| Ignition system : | Coil ignition |
4 Manual Synchro; Cotal electric preselector
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 11.83:1 |
| 1st Gear : | 11.83:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 7.59:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 7.59:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 5.60:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 5.60:1 |
| 4th Gear : | 3.42:1 |
| 4th Gear : | 3.42:1 |
Dimension(s)
Cabriolet by Henri Chapron
| Coachwork : | Henri Chapron |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 178.2 in | 4526 mm. |
| Height : | 69.0 in | 1753 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
| Front Track : | 53.8 in | 1367 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.1 in | 1476 mm. |
Drophead Cabriolet Coupe by Figoni & Falaschi
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Chassis # 801372
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| Coachwork : | Figoni & Falaschi |
| Weight : | 3100 lbs | 1406.136 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 178.2 in | 4526 mm. |
| Height : | 69.0 in | 1753 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
| Front Track : | 53.8 in | 1367 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.1 in | 1476 mm. |
Cabriolet by Pennock
Chassis # 800692
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| Coachwork : | Pennock |
| Combined MPG : | 23.00 |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 178.2 in | 4526 mm. |
| Height : | 69.0 in | 1753 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.1 in | 2949 mm. |
| Front Track : | 53.8 in | 1367 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.1 in | 1476 mm. |
Coupe by Henri Chapron
Chassis # 800726
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| Coachwork : | Henri Chapron |
| Combined MPG : | 23.00 |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 178.2 in | 4526 mm. |
| Height : | 69.0 in | 1753 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
| Front Track : | 53.8 in | 1367 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.1 in | 1476 mm. |
Cabriolet by Faget-Varnet
Chassis # 800745
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| Coachwork : | Faget-Varnet |
| Combined MPG : | 23.00 |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 178.2 in | 4526 mm. |
| Height : | 69.0 in | 1753 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 116.0 in | 2946 mm. |
| Front Track : | 53.8 in | 1367 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.1 in | 1476 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent, transverse leaf springs and coil arms Rear : Rigid axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Worm and Nut |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 6.00x17 |
| Wheels : | Steel disc |
1948 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,250 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $2,950 |
| Avg. Home : | $7,700 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.16 |
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Q: How fast is the 1948 Delahaye 135 M? A: The 1948 Delahaye 135 M has a top speed of 86 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1948 Delahaye 135 M? A: The 1948 Delahaye 135 M has wheelbase sizes of 116.00 and 116.10 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1948 Delahaye 135 M? A: The 1948 Delahaye 135 M has a length of 178.20 inches.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1948 Delahaye 135 M? A: The 1948 Delahaye 135 M was offered as a Cabriolet, Coupe, Drophead Cabriolet Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1948 Delahaye 135 M have? A: The 1948 Delahaye 135 M had 6.00x17 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1948 Delahaye 135 M have? A: The 1948 Delahaye 135 M had Steel disc wheels.Q: What engine did the 1948 Delahaye 135 M have? A: The engine powering the 1948 Delahaye 135 M was a Inline 6 (3556 cc | 217.0 cu in. | 3.6 L.) with 115 BHP (84.64 KW). Q: What transmission did the 1948 Delahaye 135 M have? A: The 1948 Delahaye 135 M had a 4 speed Manual Synchro; Cotal electric preselector gearbox.