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DeSoto Firedome All-Steel Station Wagon (facelift 1953)

Compare all 2 engine versions of the DeSoto Firedome Firedome All-Steel Station Wagon (facelift 1953), then open the technical data for the exact drivetrain and production year.

Vehicle history report

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Where can I find the VIN of DeSoto Firedome All-Steel Station Wagon (facelift 1953)?

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VIN number
Frame rail – between the axles, right side · less certain (little data)
Inner wing / front wheel arch in engine compartment, left side · less certain (little data)

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Engine versions

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2 versions · 2 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
4.5 V8 (160 KM) Selected Gasoline 160 KM 1952–1953
4.5 V8 (160 KM) Tip-Toe Shift Selected Gasoline 160 KM 1952–1953

Selected engine version

4.5 V8 (160 KM)

Gasoline · 1952–1953

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

Brand
DeSoto
Model
Firedome
Version
Firedome All-Steel Station Wagon (facelift 1953)
Engine
4.5 V8 (160 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1952
End of production
1953
Body type
Station wagon
Number of seats
6
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
S16-1001
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
21.7 l
Power
160 KM @ 4400 obr./min
Torque
339 Nm @ 2000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.6
Curb weight
kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5404 mm
Width
1963 mm
Height
1588 mm
Wheelbase
3188 mm
Front track
1430 mm
Rear track
1513 mm
Turning circle
13 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 V8 (160 KM) Tip-Toe Shift

Gasoline · 1952–1953

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

Brand
DeSoto
Model
Firedome
Version
Firedome All-Steel Station Wagon (facelift 1953)
Engine
4.5 V8 (160 KM) Tip-Toe Shift
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1952
End of production
1953
Body type
Station wagon
Number of seats
6
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
S16-1001
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
21.7 l
Power
160 KM @ 4400 obr./min
Torque
339 Nm @ 2000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.6
Curb weight
kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5404 mm
Width
1963 mm
Height
1588 mm
Wheelbase
3188 mm
Front track
1430 mm
Rear track
1513 mm
Turning circle
13 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