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1952 Desoto DeLuxe Series S15
California Taxi
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price
No. Produced 3,550
Body Maker Desoto
No. Doors
Passengers
Model Number
Weight
Wheelbase 125.5 inches
Length
Width
Height
Front Tread 56 5/16 inches
Rear Tread 59 9/16 inches
Type Inline, L-head
Displacement 250.6 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 7/16 & 4 1/2 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 7.0 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 116@3600
Rated Horsepower 28.3
Torque 208@1600
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material
Engine Numbers Continued from 1951
Engine No. Location On left front side of block.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Ball and Ball
Type Helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.57 to 1
2nd 1.83 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.48 to 1
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.73 to 1
Front Independent lateral control coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Worm & roller
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 12 inches
Rear Size 12 inches
Emergency On the transmission
Size
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Cellular
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 7.6 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 17 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 2.75 Pints
Cooling System 15 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.25 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. 5121401 to 5122684
VIN Description
VIN Location On left front door hinge post.
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Additional Information
Serial Nos.: 6283601 to 6288250 & 60013001 to 60013651. No. produced includes 1951-1952 models.

Restorer's Guide Chrysler Corp 1987Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age January 1952Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age November 1951Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age June 1952Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type Enamel
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Midnight Blue
Andante Green
Glen Green
Royal Maroon
Imperial Blue
Dusk Gray
Platinum Gray
Arizona Beige
Ceramic Yellow
Morocco Brown Metallic
Midnight Blue Metallic
Standard/Optional Equipment
Tip-Toe Shift automatic transmissionOpt
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