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DeSoto Firedome I Eight-Passenger

Compare all 2 engine versions of the DeSoto Firedome Firedome I Eight-Passenger, then open the technical data for the exact drivetrain and production year.

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2 versions · 2 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
4.5 (160 KM) Selected Gasoline 160 KM 1951–1952
4.5 (160 KM) Tip-Toe Shift Fluid Drive Selected Gasoline 160 KM 1951–1952

Selected engine version

4.5 (160 KM)

Gasoline · 1951–1952

Engine power
160KM
Torque
339Nm
Engine displacement
4,524cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
DeSoto
Model
Firedome
Version
Firedome I Eight-Passenger
Engine
4.5 (160 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1951
End of production
1952
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
8
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
S17-1001
Engine displacement
4524 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
92.075 mm
Piston stroke
84.931 mm
Compression ratio
7.1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l
Coolant capacity
23.6 l
Power
160 KM @ 4400 obr./min
Torque
339 Nm @ 2000 obr./min

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Volume and weight

Fuel tank
64 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.60
Curb weight
kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5699 mm
Width
1934 mm
Height
1700 mm
Wheelbase
3543 mm
Front track
1430 mm
Rear track
1513 mm
Turning circle
13.5 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
3
Front suspension
Independent coil spring suspension
Rear suspension
Leaf springs
Front brakes
Drum
Front brake disc/drum diameter
305 mm
Rear brakes
Drum
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
305 mm
ABS
no

Selected engine version

4.5 (160 KM) Tip-Toe Shift Fluid Drive

Gasoline · 1951–1952

Engine power
160KM
Torque
339Nm
Engine displacement
4,524cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
DeSoto
Model
Firedome
Version
Firedome I Eight-Passenger
Engine
4.5 (160 KM) Tip-Toe Shift Fluid Drive
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1951
End of production
1952
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
8
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
S17-1001
Engine displacement
4524 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
92.075 mm
Piston stroke
84.931 mm
Compression ratio
7.1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l
Coolant capacity
23.6 l
Power
160 KM @ 4400 obr./min
Torque
339 Nm @ 2000 obr./min

Vehicle history report

Check this vehicle's history

A VIN report can help confirm the exact engine, equipment, mileage records and reported damage before you buy.

What is a VIN?

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
64 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.60
Curb weight
kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5699 mm
Width
1934 mm
Height
1700 mm
Wheelbase
3543 mm
Front track
1430 mm
Rear track
1513 mm
Turning circle
13.5 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Type of automatic gearbox
Tip-ToeShiftFluidDrive
Front suspension
Independent coil spring suspension
Rear suspension
Leaf springs
Front brakes
Drum
Front brake disc/drum diameter
305 mm
Rear brakes
Drum
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
305 mm
ABS
no