The short-wheelbase racing Type 135s existed because an American heiress, Lucy O'Reilly Schell, paid for their development and bought a dozen of them for her own racing team.
Median 89 hp across 34 similar cars
Lead trim: 3.6 I6 · up to 95 hp
Delahaye 135/138/148/168135/138/148/168 · 1935–1954
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FactThe short-wheelbase racing Type 135s existed because an American heiress, Lucy O'Reilly Schell, paid for their development and bought a dozen of them for her own racing team.
Designed by engineer Jean Francois, Delahaye's sporting tourer and class-winning racer, built in many different coachbuilt body styles across roughly 2,000 cars. Two straight-six options: 3,227 cc making 95-110 hp, and 3,557 cc making 90-160 hp depending on tune, through a 4-speed manual or pre-selector gearbox. The lower figure of each range is filed; the page gives no finer breakdown by specific variant.
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Trims & Figures
2 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 I6 | 1935–1954 | 3.2 L I6 | 95 hp | — | — | RWD | manual | — |
| 3.6 I6 | 1935–1954 | 3.6 L I6 | 90 hp | — | — | RWD | manual | — |
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