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Original Base Price |
$965.00
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No. Produced |
9,228
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Body |
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Body Maker |
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No. Doors |
2
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Passengers |
5
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Model Number |
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Weight |
3,224lbs
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Dimension |
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Wheelbase |
121 1/2 inches
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Length |
207 3/4 inches
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Width |
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Height |
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Front Tread |
57 inches
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Rear Tread |
60 9/32 inches
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Engine | |
Type | L-head | |
Displacement | 228.1 cu. in. | |
Cylinders | 6 | |
Bore & Stroke | 3 3/8 & 4 1/4 inches | |
Compression Ratio-Std | 6.8 to 1 | |
Compression Ratio-Opt | | |
Brake Horsepower | 105@3600 | |
Rated Horsepower | 27.3 | |
Torque | | |
Main Bearings | 4 | |
Valve Lifters | | |
Block Material | | |
Engine Numbers | Prefix S8S | |
Engine No. Location | | |
Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
Carburetor |
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Type |
Single downdraft
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Make |
Carter
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Transmission | |
Type | Helical | |
Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
No. Of Gears | 3 | |
Gear Ratios | |
1st | Unknown | |
2nd | Unknown | |
3rd | Unknown | |
4th | Not applicable | |
5th | Not applicable | |
Reverse | Unknown | |
Clutch Type |
Single plate
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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 |
4.1 to 1
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Suspension |
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Front |
Independent coil springs
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Rear |
Semi-elliptic leaf springs
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Steering Gear |
Worm & roller
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Brakes |
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Service |
Internal expanding on 4 wheels, hydraulic
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Front Size |
11 inches
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Rear Size |
11 inches
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Emergency |
External on the transmission
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Size |
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Other Systems Specifications | |
Exhaust System | | |
Ignition System | Distributor and coil | |
Battery | 6 volt storage battery | |
Cooling System | Centrifugal water pump | |
Radiator | Cellular | |
Fuel Type | | |
Mileage | | |
Wheels, Rims & Tires | |
Wheel Type | | |
Wheel Mfr | | |
Wheel Size | | |
Tire Type | | |
Tire Size | 6.25 x 16 | |
Spare Location | | |
Capacities | |
Fuel | 17 Gallons | |
Oil | 5 Quarts | |
Transmission | | |
Cooling System | 18 Quarts | |
Rear Differential | 3 1/4 Pints | |
Front Differential | Not applicable | |
Transfer Case | Not applicable | |
Classic Rating |
Not Rated
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VIN/ID | | |
VIN/Serial no. | 6096001 to 6141720 | |
VIN Description |
VIN Location | | |
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Additional Information | | |
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De Luxe and Custom chassis mostly the same. Optional Differential Ratios available.
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References | |
Restorer's Guide Chrysler Corp 1987 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
Sketch of the 1941 De Soto | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
De Soto for 1941 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
Automobile Topics February 3 1942 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
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Exterior Colors | |
Paint Type | | |
Colors | All colors may not be available in all models. |
| Two Tone Colors Available |
| Navy Blue |
| Iris Blue |
| Garland Green |
| Colorado Spruce |
| Regal Maroon |
| Tropical Tan |
| Pearl Gray |
| De Soto GunMetallical |
| Skyline Gray |
Standard/Optional Equipment |
| Data not yet collected | Std |
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