Specifications DeSoto Firedome Eight-Passenger (facelift 1954)

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Basic information

BrandDeSoto
ModelFiredome
VersionFiredome Eight-Passenger (facelift 1954)
Engine power170 KM – 170 KM
Years of production1953 r. – 1954 r.
Body typeSedan
Number of doors4
Number of seats8

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Basic version information

BrandDeSoto
ModelFiredome
VersionFiredome Eight-Passenger (facelift 1954)
Engine4.5 V8 (170 KM)
Engine typeCombustion engine
Number of doors4
Start of production1953 r.
End of production1954 r.
Body typeSedan
Number of seats8
Fuel typeGasoline

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Performance

Engine

Engine model / codeS19-1001
Engine displacement4524 cm³
Fuel injection systemCarburetor
Engine typeNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainOHV
Engine configurationV-shaped
Number of cylinders8
Cylinder bore92.075 mm
Piston stroke84.931 mm
Compression ratio7.5
Number of valves per cylinder2
Engine oil capacity4.7 l
Coolant capacity21.8 l

Volume and weight

Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)0.6
Curb weight kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length5686 mm
Width1972 mm
Height1650 mm
Wheelbase3543 mm
Front track1403 mm
Rear track1438 mm
Turning circle13.5 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

DriveRear-wheel drive
Number of gears3
Front suspensionIndependent coil spring suspension
Rear suspensionLeaf springs
Front brakesDrum
Front brake disc/drum diameter305 mm
Rear brakesDrum
Rear brake disc/drum diameter305 mm
Steering systemWorm gearbox
Power steeringHydraulic power steering
ABSno

Basic version information

BrandDeSoto
ModelFiredome
VersionFiredome Eight-Passenger (facelift 1954)
Engine4.5 V8 (170 KM) PowerFlite
Engine typeCombustion engine
Number of doors4
Start of production1953 r.
End of production1954 r.
Body typeSedan
Number of seats8
Fuel typeGasoline

HISTORY OF VEHICLE

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Performance

Engine

Engine model / codeS19-1001
Engine displacement4524 cm³
Fuel injection systemCarburetor
Engine typeNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainOHV
Engine configurationV-shaped
Number of cylinders8
Cylinder bore92.075 mm
Piston stroke84.931 mm
Compression ratio7.5
Number of valves per cylinder2
Engine oil capacity4.7 l
Coolant capacity21.8 l

Volume and weight

Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)0.6
Curb weight kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length5686 mm
Width1972 mm
Height1650 mm
Wheelbase3543 mm
Front track1403 mm
Rear track1438 mm
Turning circle13.5 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

DriveRear-wheel drive
Number of gears2
Type of automatic gearboxPowerFlite
Front suspensionIndependent coil spring suspension
Rear suspensionLeaf springs
Front brakesDrum
Front brake disc/drum diameter305 mm
Rear brakesDrum
Rear brake disc/drum diameter305 mm
Steering systemWorm gearbox
Power steeringHydraulic power steering
ABSno