Technical specs may differ depending on trim
Engine power
116 hp @ 3600 rpm | 87 kW
Torque
282 Nm @ 1600 rpm | 208 lb-ft
Drive type
Front wheel drive
DeSoto Powermaster Six Station wagon: Generations History With Key Specs
1953 - 1954
1953 - 1954
1953 - 1954
1952 - 1953
1952 - 1953
DeSoto 1953 4-Door Sedan
Performance
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
4105 - 4106 cc
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
87.31 mm
Transmission Type
3 (Manual), 4 Tip-Toe Shift (Automatic), 2 PowerFlite (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
114.3 mm
Compression
7 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
64 L | 16.9 gallons
Dimensions
Wheelbase
3188 mm | 126 in.
Front track
1403 - 1430 mm | 55 - 56 in.
Rear track
1438 - 1513 mm | 57 - 60 in.
Length
5420 - 5448 mm | 213 - 214 in.
Width
1963 - 1969 mm | 77 - 78 in.
Height
1588 - 1632 mm | 63 - 64 in.
Ride height
178 mm | 7 in.
Front overhang
940 mm | 37 in.
Rear overhang
1321 mm | 52 in.
Weight and Capacity
Number of doors
4
Number of seats
6
DeSoto 1954 8-Passenger facelift 1954
Performance
Engine power
116 hp @ 3600 rpm | 87 kW
Torque
282 Nm @ 1600 rpm | 208 lb-ft
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
4105 cc
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
87.31 mm
Transmission Type
2 PowerFlite (Automatic), 3 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
114.3 mm
Compression
7 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Dimensions
Wheelbase
3543 mm | 139 in.
Front track
1403 mm | 55 in.
Rear track
1438 mm | 57 in.
Length
5686 mm | 224 in.
Width
1972 mm | 78 in.
Height
1650 mm | 65 in.
Weight and Capacity
Number of doors
4
Number of seats
8
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
6J x 15; 7J x 16; 7J x 17
Tire size
185/60 R15; 215/45 R16; 215/40 R17
DeSoto 1954 All-Steel Station Wagon facelift 1954
Performance
Engine power
116 hp @ 3600 rpm | 87 kW
Torque
282 Nm @ 1600 rpm | 208 lb-ft
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
4105 cc
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
87.31 mm
Transmission Type
2 PowerFlite (Automatic), 3 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
114.3 mm
Compression
7 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Dimensions
Wheelbase
3188 mm | 126 in.
Front track
1403 mm | 55 in.
Rear track
1514 mm | 60 in.
Length
5439 mm | 214 in.
Width
1972 mm | 78 in.
Height
1632 mm | 64 in.
Weight and Capacity
Number of doors
5
Number of seats
6
DeSoto 1953 8-Passenger
Performance
Engine power
116 hp @ 3600 rpm | 87 kW
Torque
282 Nm @ 1600 rpm | 208 lb-ft
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
4106 cc
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
87.31 mm
Transmission Type
3 (Manual), 4 Tip-Toe Shift (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
114.3 mm
Compression
7 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
64 L | 16.9 gallons
Dimensions
Wheelbase
3543 mm | 139 in.
Front track
1430 mm | 56 in.
Rear track
1513 mm | 60 in.
Length
5699 mm | 224 in.
Width
1963 mm | 77 in.
Height
1620 mm | 64 in.
Weight and Capacity
Number of doors
4
Number of seats
8
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
7J x 17, 6J x 15; 7J x 16; 7J x 17
Tire size
215/40 R17, 185/60 R15; 215/45 R16; 215/40 R17
DeSoto 1953 All-Steel Station Wagon
Performance
Engine power
116 hp @ 3600 rpm | 87 kW
Torque
282 Nm @ 1600 rpm | 208 lb-ft
Drive type
Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
4106 cc
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
87.31 mm
Transmission Type
4 Tip-Toe Shift (Automatic), 3 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
114.3 mm
Compression
7 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Dimensions
Wheelbase
3188 mm | 126 in.
Front track
1430 mm | 56 in.
Rear track
1513 mm | 60 in.
Length
5404 mm | 213 in.
Width
1963 mm | 77 in.
Height
1588 mm | 63 in.
Weight and Capacity
Number of doors
5
Number of seats
6
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
6J x 15; 7J x 16; 7J x 17
Tire size
185/60 R15; 215/45 R16; 215/40 R17
