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DeSoto Firedome Club Coupe (facelift 1954)

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Engine versions

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2 versions · 2 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
4.5 V8 (170 KM) Selected Gasoline 170 KM 1953–1954
4.5 V8 (170 KM) PowerFlite Selected Gasoline 170 KM 1953–1954

Selected engine version

4.5 V8 (170 KM)

Gasoline · 1953–1954

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

Brand
DeSoto
Model
Firedome
Version
Firedome Club Coupe (facelift 1954)
Engine
4.5 V8 (170 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1953
End of production
1954
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
6
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
S19-1001
Engine displacement
4524 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
92.075 mm
Piston stroke
84.931 mm
Compression ratio
7.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l
Coolant capacity
21.8 l
Power
170 KM @ 4400 obr./min
Torque
346 Nm @ 2400 obr./min

Volume and weight

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

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5448 mm
Width
1969 mm
Height
1632 mm
Wheelbase
3188 mm
Front track
1403 mm
Rear track
1438 mm
Ground clearance
178 mm
Approach angle
23 °
Departure angle
17 °
Ramp angle
15 °
Front overhang
940 mm
Rear overhang
1321 mm
Turning circle
12.8 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
Steering system
Worm gearbox
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
ABS
no

Selected engine version

4.5 V8 (170 KM) PowerFlite

Gasoline · 1953–1954

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

Brand
DeSoto
Model
Firedome
Version
Firedome Club Coupe (facelift 1954)
Engine
4.5 V8 (170 KM) PowerFlite
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1953
End of production
1954
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
6
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
S19-1001
Engine displacement
4524 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
92.075 mm
Piston stroke
84.931 mm
Compression ratio
7.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l
Coolant capacity
21.8 l
Power
170 KM @ 4400 obr./min
Torque
346 Nm @ 2400 obr./min

Volume and weight

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

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5448 mm
Width
1969 mm
Height
1632 mm
Wheelbase
3188 mm
Front track
1403 mm
Rear track
1438 mm
Ground clearance
178 mm
Approach angle
23 °
Departure angle
17 °
Ramp angle
15 °
Front overhang
940 mm
Rear overhang
1321 mm
Turning circle
12.8 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
2
Type of automatic gearbox
PowerFlite
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
Steering system
Worm gearbox
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
ABS
no