1947 Delahaye 135 MS Cabriolet
Manufacturer - Delahaye
Production - 1935–1954
ca. 2,000 built
Designer - Jean François
Body and chassis
Class - Luxury car
Layout - FR layout
Related - Delahaye 134 , Delahaye 175
Powertrain
Engine - 3,227 cc straight-6, 95–110 hp (71–82 kW)
3,557 cc straight-6, 90–160 hp (67–119 kW)
Transmission - 4-speed manual , 4-speed pre-selector
Dimensions
Wheelbase - 2,950 mm (116 in)
Curb weight - 935 kg (2,061 lb) (chassis)
1,250–1,640 kg (2,760–3,620 lb)
Chronology
Successor - Delahaye 235
Delahaye 135 was an automobile manufactured by Delahaye. Designed by young engineer Jean François, it was produced from 1935 until 1954 in many different body styles. A sporting tourer, it was also popular for racing.
The Delahaye 135, also known as "Coupe des Alpes" after its success in the Alpine Rally, was first presented in 1935 and signified Delahaye's decision to build sportier cars than before. The 3.2-litre overhead valve straight-six with four-bearing crankshaft was derived from one of Delahaye's truck engines and was also used in the more sedate, longer wheelbase (3,160 mm or 124 in) Delahaye 138.
The 135 featured independent, leaf-sprung front suspension, a live rear axle, and cable operated Bendix brakes. 17-inch spoked wheels were also standard. Transmission was either a partially synchronized four-speed manual or four-speed Cotal pre-selector transmission.
An even sportier version, the 135MS, soon followed. 120-145 hp were available, with competition versions offering over 160 hp. The 135MS was the version most commonly seen in competition, and continued to be available until 1954, when new owners Hotchkiss finally called a halt. The MS had the 2.95 m wheelbase, but competition models sat on a shortened 2.70 m chassis.
Production - 1935–1954
ca. 2,000 built
Designer - Jean François
Body and chassis
Class - Luxury car
Layout - FR layout
Related - Delahaye 134 , Delahaye 175
Powertrain
Engine - 3,227 cc straight-6, 95–110 hp (71–82 kW)
3,557 cc straight-6, 90–160 hp (67–119 kW)
Transmission - 4-speed manual , 4-speed pre-selector
Dimensions
Wheelbase - 2,950 mm (116 in)
Curb weight - 935 kg (2,061 lb) (chassis)
1,250–1,640 kg (2,760–3,620 lb)
Chronology
Successor - Delahaye 235
Delahaye 135 was an automobile manufactured by Delahaye. Designed by young engineer Jean François, it was produced from 1935 until 1954 in many different body styles. A sporting tourer, it was also popular for racing.
The Delahaye 135, also known as "Coupe des Alpes" after its success in the Alpine Rally, was first presented in 1935 and signified Delahaye's decision to build sportier cars than before. The 3.2-litre overhead valve straight-six with four-bearing crankshaft was derived from one of Delahaye's truck engines and was also used in the more sedate, longer wheelbase (3,160 mm or 124 in) Delahaye 138.
The 135 featured independent, leaf-sprung front suspension, a live rear axle, and cable operated Bendix brakes. 17-inch spoked wheels were also standard. Transmission was either a partially synchronized four-speed manual or four-speed Cotal pre-selector transmission.
An even sportier version, the 135MS, soon followed. 120-145 hp were available, with competition versions offering over 160 hp. The 135MS was the version most commonly seen in competition, and continued to be available until 1954, when new owners Hotchkiss finally called a halt. The MS had the 2.95 m wheelbase, but competition models sat on a shortened 2.70 m chassis.
