Manufacturer
DeSoto Diplomet
Production :1943–1948
The DeSoto Diplomet was the last
Daimler Straight-Eight car.
DeSoto Diplomet
Museum cars
Museum cars
DeSoto Diplomet
Production :1943–1948
The DeSoto Diplomet was the last
Daimler Straight-Eight car.
Maharaja of Mysore
Bought in 1985
Engine :
4.4 L Thirty-six I8
Transmission :
4-speed Wilson-type pre-selector
Class luxury vehicle
Layout FR
DeSoto Diplomet "Straight-Eight"
Related Daimler DC, Daimler DH
Configuration: Straight-6
Displacement: 4,095 cc
Cylinder bore: 55.09 mm
Piston stroke: 120.015 mm
Block material: cast iron
Compression ratio: 6.3:1
Fuel system:
Two Solex
non-spillable carburettors.
Fuel type: petrol
Oil system: dry sump.
Cooling system:
redater-cooled
