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Dodge WC54

Built: 1940-1943 · Series: Vans up to 3.5 t (Class N1)

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The WC54 comes from Dodge. Production: 1940-1943. The engine has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 3,742 cm³. The machine is 1,980 mm wide. The unladen weight is 2,750 kg. The wheelbase measures 3,080 mm. Top speed is 88 km/h. Transmission: Four speed forward, one reverse, part-time 4x4. The gross vehicle weight is 3,500 kg. The machine runs on 4 wheels. Its predecessor was the Dodge WC-27, G505, 1/2-Ton 4x4. It was succeeded by the Dodge M43; M37 ¾Ton truck series. Unladen weight across the Dodge range ranges from 1,160 to 9,480 kg; the WC54 sits in the lower part of that range with 2,750 kg. Its immediate neighbours are the RAM 1500 LONGHORN below it with 2,747 kg and the RANM above it with 2,753 kg. 1193 Dodge models across 5 series are on record. The model is listed under Vans. 24 verified figures from 2 sources are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine	Gasoline, six-cylinder side valve, 230 cubic inches.correct
Cylinders	6correct
Displacement	3,742 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Length	194.5 in.correct
Width	1,980 mmcorrect
Width	78 in.correct
Height	90 in.correct
Wheelbase	3,080 mm (98 in.; 114 in.; 121 in.)correct
Unladen weight	2,750 kg (2,680 lbs)correct
Gross vehicle weight	3,500 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gearbox	Four speed forward, one reverse, part-time 4x4correct
Wheels	4correct
Top speed	88 km/hcorrect

Working data

Fuel tank capacity	30 gallons (US)correct

Origin and approval

Body	Coachbuilt, steel sheet.correct
Parent company	Chryslercorrect
Predecessor	Dodge WC-27, G505, 1/2-Ton 4x4correct
Successor	Dodge M43; M37 ¾Ton truck seriescorrect

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Dodge WC54 weigh?

The unladen weight is 2,750 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Dodge WC54?

3,500 kg.

What engine does the Dodge WC54 have?

6 cylinders, 3,742 cm³ displacement.

How fast does the Dodge WC54 go?

Top speed is 88 km/h.

When was the Dodge WC54 built?

Production years: 1940-1943.

What to check before buying

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Dodge WC54

Technical data

Engine

Dimensions and weights

Drivetrain and chassis

Working data

Origin and approval

Frequently asked questions

What to check before buying

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