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DeSoto Powermaster Six 4-Door Sedan 4.1 (116 Hp)
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DeSoto Powermaster Six:
The DeSoto Powermaster was an automobile built by DeSoto during model years 1952 to 1954. The car debuted during DeSoto's 25th anniversary, taking the place of the entry-level DeSoto Deluxe.
The Powermaster was a full-size car, offered in pillared two and four-door sedan and station wagon models, and powered by Chrysler's 251 cu in DeSoto I6 engine. For both of its years in production, the Powermaster was available as an eight-passenger sedan through the use of jump seats, called the DeSoto Suburban. The Powermaster was also built on a longer wheelbase ) than regular six-passenger DeSotos ). A version of the long wheelbase model was used as a basis for the DeSoto Taxi, seen in many Hollywood movies from the late 1930s through the mid-1950s....(Read more on Wikipedia)
4-Door Sedan Overview:
DeSoto Powermaster Six (4-Door Sedan). With 282 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. With seating for 6, it’s perfect for larger families.
4.1 (116 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
This 4.1L inline-six provided dependable power, delivering 116 Hp suitable for the era's driving demands, focusing on smooth operation and longevity.
Fuel Economy
As a large displacement carbureted engine, its fuel efficiency would be typical for 1950s American vehicles, not a strong point compared to modern standards.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Robust and reliable inline-six engine
- • Spacious and comfortable interior for six passengers
- • Smooth ride quality, typical of American sedans of the era
- • Classic American styling and presence
- • Relatively simple mechanicals for maintenance
Cons:
- • Modest fuel economy by modern standards
- • Lack of modern safety features
- • Performance is leisurely, not spirited
- • Large turning circle can be challenging in tight spaces
- • Drum brakes offer limited stopping power compared to discs
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(8-Passenger: 1952 - 1953).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | DeSoto |
| Model: | Powermaster Six |
| Generation: | 4-Door Sedan |
| Modification (Engine): | 4.1 (116 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1953 |
| End of production: | 1954 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 6 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 116 Hp @ 3600 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 28.3 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 282 Nm @ 1600 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 4105 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.7 l |
| Coolant: | 15.1 l |
| Cylinder Bore: | 87.31 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 114.3 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 7:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 l |
| Size: | |
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| Ramp-over (brakeover) angle: | 15° |
| Length: | 5448 mm mm [251mm less] |
| Width: | 1969 mm mm [6mm more] |
| Height: | 1632 mm mm [12mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 3188 mm mm [355mm less] |
| Front track: | 1403 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1438 mm |
| Front overhang: | 940 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 1321 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 178 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.8 m [above average] |
| Approach angle: | 23° |
| Departure angle: | 17° |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 3 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Drum, 305 mm [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum, 305 mm [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Front suspension | Independent coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Leaf spring |
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