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| 1954 Kaiser Darrin Series 161 | ||
| Sport Convertible | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $3,655.00 | |
| No. Produced | 435 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Darrin | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 161 | |
| Weight | 2,175lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 100 inches | |
| Length | 183 inches | |
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | 54 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 54 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Inline, F-head | |
| Displacement | 161 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3.125 & 3.5 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 7.30 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 90@4200 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 23.44 | |
| Torque | ||
| Main Bearings | 4 | |
| Valve Lifters | Mechanical | |
| Block Material | Cast Iron | |
| Engine Numbers | ||
| Engine No. Location | ||
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Single downdraft | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | ||
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | ||
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | ||
| 2nd | ||
| 3rd | ||
| 4th | ||
| 5th | ||
| Reverse |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | |||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | |||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Longitudinal leaf spring | ||
| Steering Gear | |||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | 4 wheel hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | |||
| Rear Size | |||
| Emergency | |||
| Size | |||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | |||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 6 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | ||
| Radiator | Cellular | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | |||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | |||
| Oil | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Cooling System | |||
| Rear Differential | |||
| Front Differential | |||
| Transfer Case | |||
| Classic Rating | Milestone Car | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting 161-001001 | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | |||
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| Additional Information | |||
| No. produced is for all Darrin's. | |||
| References | |
| 1954 Kaiser | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry Heasley | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Powder Blue | |
| Persian Gray Poly | ||
| Onyx Black | ||
| Copper Dust Poly | ||
| Angora Gray | ||
| Blue Comet Poly. | ||
| Island Green Poly | ||
| Signal Green Poly | ||
| Palm Beach Ivory | ||
| Cardinal Red | ||
| Jade Tint | ||
| All colors may not be available in all models. | ||
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Hydra-Matic automatic transmission | Opt | |