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1951 DeSoto Custom
United States
Gasoline
2WD
Convertible
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
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Vehicle Details
Year
1951
Make
DeSoto
Model
Custom
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
4th Generation
Seats
6
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
4.1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
118 hp
Power (kW)
87 kW
Torque
282 Nm (208 lb-ft)
Displacement
4,106 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,253 mm
(206.8 in)
Width
1,862 mm
(73.3 in)
Height
1,687 mm
(66.4 in)
Wheelbase
3,188 mm
(125.5 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
3,600 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
1,600 rpm
Engine Configuration
Engine Configuration
Inline
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Turning Circle
12.3 m
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Full-Size Car
British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car
DeSoto
170 vehicles
Custom
Model
9 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
Custom Standard
1932–1952
Custom Convertible Generations
3 of 3
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4th Generation
1949–1952
Year
1951
Powertrain
4.1
Horsepower
118 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline
Convertible
2WD
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline
