DeSoto Firedome 4.5 V8 (170 Hp)

1953 - 1954
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Body type
Sedan, 8 seats
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Boot capacity
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Engine capacity
4524 cm3
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Power
170 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
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Transmission
3 gears, manual transmission
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Transmission
Rear wheel drive
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Acceleration to 100 km/h
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Max. speed
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Fuel
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Average consumption

General Information

Modification (Engine)
4.5 V8 (170 Hp)
Start of production
1953 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
8
Doors
4
End of production
1954 year

Engine

Power
170 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power per litre
37.6 Hp/l
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Compression ratio
7.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Torque
346 Nm @ 2400 rpm.
Engine displacement
4524
Cylinder Bore
92.1 mm
Piston Stroke
84.9 mm
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l
Coolant
21.8 l
Fuel System
Carburettor
Valvetrain
OHV

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track
1438 mm
Width
1972 mm
Height
1650 mm
Length
5686 mm
Front track
1403 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
5 m
Wheelbase
3543 mm

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
3 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Independent coil spring
Rear suspension
Leaf spring
Front brakes
Drum, 305 mm
Rear brakes
Drum, 305 mm
Steering type
Worm-reduction unit
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering

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