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1960 Desoto Adventurer Series PS3-M
Sedan
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $3,270.00
No. Produced
Body Maker Desoto
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number
Weight 3,895lbs
Wheelbase 122 inches
Length 217 inches
Width 79.4 inches
Height 56.9 inches
Front Tread 61 inches
Rear Tread 59.7 inches
Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 382.9 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4 1/32 & 3 3/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 10.0 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 305@4600
Rated Horsepower 52
Torque 410@2400
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location On top front of block near water outlet.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make
Type Torqueflite automatic
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st Not applicable
2nd Not applicable
3rd Not applicable
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse Not applicable
Not applicable
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 2.93 to 1
Front Independent torsion bar
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Worm & three tooth roller
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency On the drive shaft
Size
Exhaust System Single with crossover
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Cellular tubular or fin and tube
Fuel Type Premium
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 8 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 23 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 21 Pints
Cooling System 16 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 7203100001
VIN Description Total Digits: 10
Digits 1: Make
Digits 2: Series
Digits 3: Model year
Digits 4: Assembly plant
Digits 5-10: Production number
VIN Location On left front door hinge post.
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Additional Information

1960 Chrysler Engineering Data BookDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
De Soto Shop Manual (1960)Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age January 1960Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age April 1960Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type Enamel
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Smoke Pearl Metallic
Marine Aqua
Marine Turquoise Metallic
Silverglow Metallic
Jamaica Blue
Willow Green
Calcutta Ivory
Yuma Yellow
Shell White
Arctic Blue Metallic
Cypress Green Metallic
Winterberry Red Metallic
Russet Red Metallic
Gabardine Metallic
Adobe Rust Metallic
Standard/Optional Equipment
Power steeringOpt
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