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DeSoto Custom II Convertible Coupe 4.1 (116 Hp) Tip-Toe Shift 1951, 1952
DeSoto Custom II Convertible Coupe 4.1 (116 Hp) Tip-Toe Shift 1951, 1952
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General information

Name

DeSoto Custom II Convertible Coupe 4.1 (116 Hp) Tip-Toe Shift 1951, 1952

Brand

DeSoto
Model

Custom
Generation

Custom II Convertible Coupe
Year of production

1951

Number of seats

6

Number of doors

2

Body type

Cabriolet, Coupe
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

4.1 (116 Hp) Tip-Toe Shift

Power

116 Hp @ 3600 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

282 Nm @ 1600 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
116 Hp @ 3600 rpm.
Power per litre
28.3 Hp/l
Torque
282 Nm @ 1600 rpm.
Engine displacement
4106 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
87.31 mm
Piston stroke
114.3 mm
Compression ratio
7
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Space volume and weights

Fuel tank capacity (l)

64 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

5290 mm

Width (mm)

1908 mm

Height (mm)

1660 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

3188 mm

Front track (mm)

1430 mm

Rear track (mm)

1512 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

13 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Independent, spring

Rear suspension system

Leaf spring

Front brakes

Drum, 305 mm

Rear brakes

Drum, 305 mm

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