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No. Produced
105
Body
Body Maker
Desoto
No. Doors
Passengers
Model Number
Weight
Dimension
Wheelbase
121.5 inches
Length
Width
Height
Front Tread
57 inches
Rear Tread
60 9/32 inches
Engine   +   Type L-head Displacement 236.6 cu. in. Cylinders 6 Bore & Stroke 3 7/16 & 4 1/4 inches Compression Ratio-Std 6.6 to 1 Compression Ratio-Opt Brake Horsepower 109@3600 Rated Horsepower 28.3 Torque 192@1200
Carburetor
Type
Single downdraft
Make
Carter
Transmission   +   Type Helical Drive Rear wheel drive No. Of Gears 3
Clutch Type
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size
10 inches
Axle Type
Semifloating
Differential
Hypoid
Differential Ratio
3.90 to 1
Suspension
Front
Independent coil springs
Rear
Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Steering Gear
Worm & roller
Brakes
Service
Hydraulic drum
Front Size
11 inches
Rear Size
11 inches
Emergency
External on the transmission
Size
6 inches
Other Systems Specifications   +  
Wheels, Rims & Tires   +  
Capacities   +  
Classic Rating
Not Rated
VIN/ID VIN/Serial no. VIN Description VIN Location On left front door hinge post.
Additional Information
No. produced includes 1946-1949 for this model. Through fluid coupling with semi-automatic transmission available at extra cost. Serial Nos.: 5885816 to 5962601 & 62001001 to 62001894
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