Specifications DeSoto Firedome I Four-Door Sedan

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Basic information

BrandDeSoto
ModelFiredome
VersionFiredome I Four-Door Sedan
Engine power160 KM – 160 KM
Years of production1951 r. – 1952 r.
Body typeSedan
Number of doors4
Number of seats6

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Basic version information

BrandDeSoto
ModelFiredome
VersionFiredome I Four-Door Sedan
Engine4.5 V8 (160 KM) Tip-Toe Shift
Engine typeCombustion engine
Number of doors4
Start of production1951 r.
End of production1952 r.
Body typeSedan
Number of seats6
Fuel typeGasoline

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Performance

Engine

Engine model / codeS17-1001
Engine displacement4524 cm³
Fuel injection systemCarburetor
Engine typeNaturally aspirated engine
Engine configurationV-shaped
Number of cylinders8
Cylinder bore92.075 mm
Piston stroke84.931 mm
Compression ratio7.1
Number of valves per cylinder2
Engine oil capacity4.7 l
Coolant capacity21.7 l

Volume and weight

Fuel tank64 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)0.6
Curb weight kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length5293 mm
Width1902 mm
Height1667 mm
Wheelbase3188 mm
Front track1430 mm
Rear track1513 mm
Ground clearance229 mm
Turning circle13 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

DriveRear-wheel drive
Number of gears4
Type of automatic gearboxTip-ToeShiftFluidDrive
Front suspensionIndependent coil spring suspension
Rear suspensionLeaf springs
Front brakesDrum
Front brake disc/drum diameter305 mm
Rear brakesDrum
Rear brake disc/drum diameter305 mm
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Basic version information

BrandDeSoto
ModelFiredome
VersionFiredome I Four-Door Sedan
Engine4.5 V8 (160 KM)
Engine typeCombustion engine
Number of doors4
Start of production1951 r.
End of production1952 r.
Body typeSedan
Number of seats6
Fuel typeGasoline

HISTORY OF VEHICLE

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Performance

Engine

Engine model / codeS17-1001
Engine displacement4524 cm³
Fuel injection systemCarburetor
Engine typeNaturally aspirated engine
Engine configurationV-shaped
Number of cylinders8
Cylinder bore92.075 mm
Piston stroke84.931 mm
Compression ratio7.1
Number of valves per cylinder2
Engine oil capacity4.7 l
Coolant capacity21.7 l

Volume and weight

Fuel tank64 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)0.6
Curb weight kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length5293 mm
Width1902 mm
Height1667 mm
Wheelbase3188 mm
Front track1430 mm
Rear track1513 mm
Ground clearance229 mm
Turning circle13 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
ABSno