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DeSoto Firedome II Sportsman
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2 versions · 2 Gasoline
| Engine | Fuel | Power | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 V8 (185 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 185 KM | 1954–1955 |
| 4.8 V8 (185 KM) PowerFlite Selected | Gasoline | 185 KM | 1954–1955 |
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Selected engine version
4.8 V8 (185 KM)
Gasoline · 1954–1955
- Engine power
- 185 KM
- Torque
- 332 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 4,769 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
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Basic version information
DeSoto Firedome Firedome II Sportsman- Brand
- DeSoto
- Model
- Firedome
- Version
- Firedome II Sportsman
- Engine
- 4.8 V8 (185 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 2
- Start of production
- 1954
- End of production
- 1955
- Body type
- Coupé
- Number of seats
- 6
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Engine
- Engine model / code
- S21-1001
- Engine displacement
- 4769 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Carburetor
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- OHV
- Engine configuration
- V-shaped
- Number of cylinders
- 8
- Cylinder bore
- 94.49 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
- 185 KM @ 4400 obr./min
- Torque
- 332 Nm @ 2800 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 76 l
- Curb weight
- kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 5535 mm
- Width
- 1989 mm
- Height
- 1539 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3200 mm
- Front track
- 1529 mm
- Rear track
- 1514 mm
- Ground clearance
- 160 mm
- Approach angle
- 21 °
- Departure angle
- 12 °
- Ramp angle
- 11 °
- Front overhang
- 930 mm
- Rear overhang
- 1405 mm
- Turning circle
- 13.4 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
4.8 V8 (185 KM) PowerFlite
Gasoline · 1954–1955
- Engine power
- 185 KM
- Torque
- 332 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 4,769 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
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Check vehicle history
Basic version information
DeSoto Firedome Firedome II Sportsman- Brand
- DeSoto
- Model
- Firedome
- Version
- Firedome II Sportsman
- Engine
- 4.8 V8 (185 KM) PowerFlite
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 2
- Start of production
- 1954
- End of production
- 1955
- Body type
- Coupé
- Number of seats
- 6
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Engine
- Engine model / code
- S21-1001
- Engine displacement
- 4769 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Carburetor
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- OHV
- Engine configuration
- V-shaped
- Number of cylinders
- 8
- Cylinder bore
- 94.49 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
- 185 KM @ 4400 obr./min
- Torque
- 332 Nm @ 2800 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 76 l
- Curb weight
- kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 5535 mm
- Width
- 1989 mm
- Height
- 1539 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3200 mm
- Front track
- 1529 mm
- Rear track
- 1514 mm
- Ground clearance
- 160 mm
- Approach angle
- 21 °
- Departure angle
- 12 °
- Ramp angle
- 11 °
- Front overhang
- 930 mm
- Rear overhang
- 1405 mm
- Turning circle
- 13.4 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