Type

2S DHC

Number of doors

2

Wheelbase

2362 mm 93 in

Track: Front

1257 mm 49.5 in

Track: Rear

1257 mm 49.5 in

Kerb weight

1016 kg 2240 lb

Bore

92.00 mm

Cylinders

V-8

Displacement

4.5 litre4520 cc(275.827 cu in)

Compression ratio

7.10:1

Maximum power

162.2 PS (160.0 bhp) (119.3 kW)@ 4400 rpm

Specific output

35.4 bhp/litre0.58 bhp/cu in

Manufacturer

De Soto

Coolant

Water

Bore/stroke ratio

1.08

Unitary capacity

565 cc/cylinder

Aspiration

Normal

Compressor type

N/A

Intercooler

None

Catalytic converter

N

Power-to-weight

157.48 bhp/ton

Engine location

Front

Engine alignment

Unknown

Drive

RWD

Suspension

front

RAC rating

42.0

year

1954