DeSoto Powermaster Six 8-Passenger (facelift 1954) 4.1 (116 Hp) 1953, 1954
DeSoto Powermaster Six 8-Passenger (facelift 1954) 4.1 (116 Hp) 1953, 1954

General information

Name

DeSoto Powermaster Six 8-Passenger (facelift 1954) 4.1 (116 Hp) 1953, 1954

Brand
Year of production

1953

Number of seats

8

Number of doors

4

Body type
Powertrain architecture
Engine Modification

4.1 (116 Hp)

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
4105 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

Dimensions

Length (mm)

5686 mm

Width (mm)

1972 mm

Height (mm)

1650 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

3543 mm

Front track (mm)

1403 mm

Rear track (mm)

1438 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

13.5 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Independent, spring

Rear suspension system

Leaf spring

Front brakes

Drum, 305 mm

Rear brakes

Drum, 305 mm

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Technology and Operation