These are standard specifications for the 1954 Kaiser Darrin, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , 3 Manual with Overdrive , Automatic
Chassis # 161001429
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Chassis # 161001071
Engine # 3495116
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Chassis # 161001322
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Chassis # 161-001023
Engine # 161-1023
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Chassis # 161001110
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Chassis # 161001072
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Chassis # 1611007
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Chassis # 161001033
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Chassis # 161001181
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Chassis # 161001253
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Chassis # 161-001188
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Chassis # 3495435
Engine # 3495464
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Serial # 161-001389
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Fiberglass body on steel frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1954 |
| Price : | $3,653 |
| Weight : | 2176 lbs | 987.017 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Straight 6 | Flat Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2638 cc | 161.0 cu in. | 2.6 L. |
| Power : | 90 HP (66.24 KW) @ 4200 RPM |
| Torque : | 127 Ft-Lbs (172 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.1 in | 80 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.60:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Valvetrain : | 12 (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter type YF 1-barrel carburetor | |
3 Manual , 3 Manual with Overdrive , Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Kaiser Production for 1954 : | 8,539 |
| 1954 Kaiser Darrin | |
| Sport Convertible 2 dr. 2 P : | 435 |
Dimension(s)
Sport Convertible
Chassis # 161001429
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Chassis # 161001071
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Chassis # 161001322
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Chassis # 161-001023
Engine # 161-1023
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Chassis # 161001110
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Chassis # 161001072
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Chassis # 1611007
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Chassis # 161001033
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Chassis # 161001181
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Chassis # 161001253
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Chassis # 161-001188
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Chassis # 3495435
Engine # 3495464
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| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 183.0 in | 4648 mm. |
| Width : | 67.5 in | 1715 mm. |
| Height : | 51.0 in | 1295 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 100.0 in | 2540 mm. |
| Front Track : | 54.0 in | 1372 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 54.0 in | 1372 mm. |
Sport Car
Serial # 161-001389
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| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 183.0 in | 4648 mm. |
| Width : | 67.5 in | 1715 mm. |
| Height : | 51.0 in | 1295 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 100.0 in | 2540 mm. |
| Front Track : | 54.0 in | 1372 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 54.0 in | 1372 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Wishbones and coil springs Rear : Semi-elliptic leaf springs and Live axle | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 5.90 x 15 |
1954 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,700 |
| Avg. Home : | $10,250 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.22 |
1954 Kaiser Darrin FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1954 Kaiser Darrin?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1954 Kaiser Darrin? A: The 1954 Kaiser Darrin has a wheelbase size of 100.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1954 Kaiser Darrin? A: The 1954 Kaiser Darrin has a length of 183.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1954 Kaiser Darrin? A: The 1954 Kaiser Darrin has a width of 67.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1954 Kaiser Darrin cost when new?A: The 1954 Kaiser Darrin had a base price of approximately $3,653 (USD).Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1954 Kaiser Darrin? A: The 1954 Kaiser Darrin was offered as a Sport Car, Sport Convertible.Q: What tires did the 1954 Kaiser Darrin have? A: The 1954 Kaiser Darrin had 5.90 x 15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Kaiser produce in 1954? A: Kaiser produced 8,539 automobiles in 1954.Q: What engine did the 1954 Kaiser Darrin have? A: The engine powering the 1954 Kaiser Darrin was a Straight 6Flat Head (2638 cc | 161.0 cu in. | 2.6 L.) with 90 HP (66.24 KW) @ 4200 RPM and 127 Ft-Lbs (172 NM) @ 1600 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1954 Kaiser Darrin have? A: The 1954 Kaiser Darrin had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 3 speed Manual with Overdrive, Automatic.
