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Original Base Price |
$2,433.00
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No. Produced |
5,762
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Body |
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Body Maker |
Desoto
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No. Doors |
2
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Passengers |
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Model Number |
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Weight |
3,685lbs
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Dimension |
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Wheelbase |
125.5 inches
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Length |
214.5 inches
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Width |
77.6 inches
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Height |
64.3 inches
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Front Tread |
56 5/16 inches
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Rear Tread |
59 5/8 inches
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Engine |   +   | |
Type | V8 Hemi, overhead valve | |
Displacement | 276.1 cu. in. | |
Cylinders | 8 | |
Bore & Stroke | 3 5/8 & 3 11/32 inches | |
Compression Ratio-Std | 7.5 to 1 | |
Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
Brake Horsepower | 170@4400 | |
Rated Horsepower | 42.05 | |
Torque | 255@2400 | |
Carburetor |
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Type |
Dual downdraft
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Make |
Ball and Ball
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Transmission |   +   | |
Type | Helical | |
Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
No. Of Gears | 3 | |
Clutch Type |
Single plate dry disc
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Clutch Size |
10 inches
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Axle Type |
Semifloating
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Differential |
Hypoid
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Differential Ratio |
3.73 to 1
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Suspension |
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Front |
Independent coil springs
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Rear |
Longitudinal leaf spring
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Steering Gear |
Worm & roller
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Brakes |
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Service |
4 wheel hydraulic drum
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Front Size |
12 inches
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Rear Size |
12 inches
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Emergency |
On the transmission
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Size |
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Other Systems Specifications |   +   | |
Wheels, Rims & Tires |   +   | |
Capacities |   +   | |
Classic Rating |
Not Rated
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VIN/ID | | |
VIN/Serial no. | 55130001 to 55182504 | |
VIN Description |
VIN Location | On left front door hinge post. Add'l serial nos. 64017001 to 64020704 | |
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