1961 DeSoto Final year DeSoto series
Muscle Car Era
Confidence
95%
6117478612
V8
Engine
Final year DeSoto series
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1961 DeSoto DeSoto
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Make Code | 6 | DeSoto (1961) |
| Series Code | 1 | DeSoto |
| Year Code | 1 | 1961 |
| Plant Code | 7 | St. Louis, MO |
| Serial Number | 478612 | Unit #478612 |
Basic Information
MakeDeSoto
ModelDeSoto
Year1961
Body StyleFinal year DeSoto series
ManufacturerDeSoto
EraMuscle Car Era
Available Engine Options
Engine cannot be determined from VIN. Available engine inferred from year and series code.
Engine
V8, 361 CID (265 HP)
Horsepower265 HP
Displacement361 CID
Carburetor2 BC
Compression10.0:1
Original Specifications
Headroom front37.6
Headroom rear38.1
Height55.0
Legroom front45.1
Legroom rear42.4
Length215.8
Nameplate origin1928
Wheelbase122.0
Width79.4
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)