DE SOTO EIGHT

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1060, 26 August 1930, Page 6

DE SOTO EIGHT

LOW PRICE, HIGH QUALITY i NEW CAR COMES TO TOWN Latest product of Chrysler Motors, and companion to the De Soto Six, the new De Soto Straight Eight, is now on view at the showroom of Todd Motors, Upper Queen Street. i While this new car is claimed to be i the lowest priced eight in the world, !it will certainly take its place in the fine car field, incorporating as it does many improvements and refinements of Chrysler origin. The sedan model displayed is characterised by low centre of gravity, roominess, and relaxed motoring comfort provided by the “Mono-piece” steel body with which the new De Soto Straight Eight is equipped. With this type of body line scores of body parts prone to work loose and rattle, are done away with.

It permits body and chassis to be built as a unit, each strengthening tire other and, as both are of steel, they have a mutual flexibility not found in the older construction. LUBRICATION

In lubricating the eight-cylinder “Silver-dome” high compression engine, Chrysler engineers made sure that the oil is delivered to the exact point where it is needed by a full pressure system, operated by a pump. Drilled passages lead to all bearings and other important contact points, these passages being drilled rather than corded because drilling assures the exact dimensions required in each instance, and also leaves a smooth passage-way for the oil. NEW CARBURETTOR Another feature, and one that was first Introduced for passenger cars by Chrysler engineers, is the downdraft carburettor, which takes advantage of the force of gravity in feeding the gas to the cylinders, and gives better performance in high and low gear and in acceleration. In the De Soto this carburettor is provided with an acceleration pump, and the fuel is brought from the tank by a mechanical pump instead of by vacuum. OUTSTANDING POINTS The following is a list of 20 outstanding features of the new De Soto Straight Eight: Silver-dome, high compression engine, developing 72 horse-power. Steel-strut light alloy ventilated bridge i type pistons. Torsional impulse neutraliser. downdraft carburettor. Full pressure engine lubrication, drilled oil passages in block. fuel filter, air cleaner, mechanical fuel pump, extra large cooling system, thermostatic control. Hydraulic internal expanding four wheel brakes, hydraulic shock absorbers with steel arm, special rubber insulated spring shackles. Mono-piece all-steel body on closed cars, adjustable front seat (all models except roadster), frame 2}in wide and Tin deej). Non-glare vertical-ventilating windshield, flush-type side cowl, ventilators, tyres 29 x 5.25 six ply, French type roof and visor, rust-proofed fenders and exposed enamel parts. In actual road performance the new De Soto means real motoring. It has that characteristic eight acceleration, riding comfort is undeniable, there is great ease of control and ability to manoeuvre in traffic. Its price is £435 for the sedan.