DeSoto Firedome 4.8 V8 (185 Hp)

1954 - 1955
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Body type
, 6 seats
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Boot capacity
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Engine capacity
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Power
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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)
4.8 V8 (185 Hp)
Start of production
1954 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Seats
6
Doors
2
End of production
1955 year

Engine

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track
1514 mm
Width
1989 mm
Height
1539 mm
Length
5535 mm
Front track
1529 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
3.4
Front overhang
930 mm
Rear overhang
1405 mm
Ramp-over (brakeover) angle
11
Wheelbase
3200 mm
Ride height (ground clearance)
160 mm

Performance Characteristics

Volume and Weight

Fuel tank capacity
76 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
Steering type
Worm-reduction unit
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering

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