DeSoto Firedome 4.5 V8 (160 Hp)

1951 - 1952
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Body type
Sedan, 6 seats
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Boot capacity
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Engine capacity
4524 cm3
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Power
160 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 (160 Hp)
Start of production
1951 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
6
Doors
4
End of production
1952 year

Engine

Power
160 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power per litre
35.4 Hp/l
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Compression ratio
7.1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Torque
339 Nm @ 2000 rpm.
Engine displacement
4524
Cylinder Bore
92.1 mm
Piston Stroke
84.9 mm
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l
Coolant
21.7 l
Fuel System
Carburettor

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track
1513 mm
Width
1902 mm
Height
1667 mm
Length
5293 mm
Front track
1430 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
13 m
Wheelbase
3188 mm
Ride height (ground clearance)
229 mm

Volume and Weight

Fuel tank capacity
64 l

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

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