Compare: DeSoto Custom 1951 Cabriolet, Coupe 116 Hp

General information

Brand

DeSoto

Model

Custom

Generation

Custom II Convertible Coupe

Modification (Engine)

4.1 (116 Hp) Tip-Toe Shift

Start of production

1951 year

End of production

1952 year

Body type

Cabriolet, Coupe

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

116 Hp @ 3600 rpm.

Torque

282 Nm @ 1600 rpm.

Engine displacement

4106 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

87.31 mm

Piston Stroke

114.3 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

4.7 l

Coolant

14.2 l

Space, Volume and weights

Fuel tank capacity

64 l

Dimensions

Length

5290 mm

Width

1908 mm

Height

1660 mm

Wheelbase

3188 mm

Front track

1430 mm

Rear (Back) track

1512 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.60

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

13 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, automatic transmission Tip-Toe Shift

Front suspension

Independent coil spring

Rear suspension

Leaf spring

Front brakes

Drum, 305 mm

Rear brakes