Engine Summary
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler Corporation, DeSoto Division
- Family
- Chrysler B-series wedge V8
- Displacement
- 383 cubic inches
Also Known As
1960 Adventurer 383P-38Adventurer Mark I 383Ram Charge 383
Engine profile
1960 DeSoto Adventurer 383-cid V8 family
Chrysler B-series wedge V8 · 383 cubic inches · Chrysler Corporation, DeSoto Division
Identification reference
Engine Details
Source-backed component numbers, codes, stampings, and application notes.
Standard Ball and Ball two-barrel
- Value
- BBD 2923S
- Application
- Standard 305-hp Adventurer 383
- Type
- carburetor / part number
- Car pages
- 1960 DeSoto Adventurer
Sources: 1960 DeSoto fact sheet , 1960 PS-series advance service information
383 engine marking
- Value
- P-38 followed by the engine number
- Application
- Model-year 383 identification; full stamp, dates, configuration, and vehicle records remain car-specific
- Type
- engine assembly / stamp
- Car pages
- 1960 DeSoto Adventurer
Adventurer Mark I Power Pack
- Value
- 383 cu in; Carter AFB 2968S four-barrel; dual exhaust; 325 gross hp at 4,600 rpm; 425 lb-ft at 2,800 rpm
- Application
- Optional with TorqueFlite
- Type
- engine assembly / specification
- Car pages
- 1960 DeSoto Adventurer
Sources: 1960 DeSoto fact sheet , 1960 PS-series advance service information
Ram Charge 383
- Value
- 383 cu in; 10.0:1 compression; two Carter AFB 2903S four-barrels on cross-ram manifolds; 330 gross hp at 4,800 rpm; 460 lb-ft at 2,800 rpm
- Application
- Optional with TorqueFlite, dual exhaust, and 12-inch brakes
- Type
- engine assembly / specification
- Car pages
- 1960 DeSoto Adventurer
Sources: 1960 DeSoto fact sheet , 1960 PS-series advance service information
Standard Adventurer 383
- Value
- 383 cu in; 4.25 x 3.375-inch bore and stroke; 10.1:1 compression; 305 gross hp at 4,600 rpm; 410 lb-ft at 2,400 rpm
- Application
- Standard in all 1960 PS3-M Adventurer bodies
- Type
- engine assembly / specification
- Car pages
- 1960 DeSoto Adventurer
Sources: 1960 DeSoto fact sheet , 1960 PS-series advance service information
Cars Using This Engine
1 linked car page.
Two-door hardtop, four-door hardtop, and four-door sedan
1960 DeSoto Adventurer
Two-door hardtop, four-door hardtop, and four-door sedan