DeSoto Custom 1949–1952

2 generation

No photos yet4.1 AT (118 PS)

General information

Number of doors4

Car classF

Steering wheel positionLeft

CountryUSA

At a glance

Engine4106 cm3 Gasoline

Power117 hp

GearboxAutomatic

Origin

United States

Trim

3.9 AT (114 PS)4.1 AT (118 PS)

Specifications

Engine

Stroke cycle114.3 mm

Engine power117 hp

Engine power118 PS

Turnover of maximum torque1600 RPM

Valves per cylinder2

Maximum torque282 N*m

Max power at RPM3600 RPM

Capacity4106 cm3

Number of cylinders6

Compression ratio7

Max power (kW)87 kW

Cylinder bore87.3 mm

Injection typecarburetor

Engine modelChrysler L-Head 251

Engine placementFront, longitudinal

Engine typeGasoline

Engine codeGM 251

Cylinder layoutinline

Boost typenone

Timing beltOHV

Bodywork

Height1687 mm

Curb weight1750 kg

Width1862 mm

Clearance210 mm

Wheelbase3188 mm

Number of seater5

Length5253 mm

Body typeSedan

Gearbox and handling

Number of gear4

Gearbox typeAutomatic

Drive wheelsRear wheel drive

Operating characteristics

Fuel tank capacity64 l

Suspension and brakes

Back suspensionDependent, spring

Front brakesdrum

Rear brakesdrum

Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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