The CF Eight was introduced by DeSoto in 1930 as one of the first eight-cylinder automobiles offered by the brand. This model featured a 3.2L up to 3.9L inline eight engine, paired to a 3 speed manual transmission. It featured rear-wheel drive and was offered in a wide range of body styles including sedan, coupe, roadster, phaeton, and convertible. The CF Eight was noted for its mechanical refinement and build quality, positioning it as an affordable luxury automobile, cementing DeSoto's reputation as a brand combining performance, comfort and sophisticated design in the early years of the Great Depression. The DeSoto CF Eight was produced until 1931.