DeSoto Firedome All-Steel Station Wagon (facelift 1954) 4.5 V8 (170 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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DeSoto Firedome All-Steel Station Wagon (facelift 1954) 4.5 V8 (170 Hp) /Station wagon (estate) 1953 - 1954/

What is the body type of DeSoto Firedome All-Steel Station Wagon (facelift 1954)?

Station wagon (estate), 5 Doors, 6 Seats

What is the power output of DeSoto Firedome Station wagon (estate) 1953 4.5 V8 (170 Hp)?

170 Hp, 346 Nm
255 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of DeSoto Firedome Station wagon (estate) 1953 4.5 V8 (170 Hp)?

4.5 l
4524 cm³
276.07 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1953 DeSoto 4.5 V8 (170 Hp)?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of DeSoto Firedome All-Steel Station Wagon (facelift 1954) Station wagon (estate) 1953 4.5 V8 (170 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1953 DeSoto Firedome Station wagon (estate)?

5439 mm
214.13 in.

What is the width of 1953 DeSoto Firedome Station wagon (estate)?

1972 mm
77.64 in.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1953 DeSoto Firedome All-Steel Station Wagon (facelift 1954) 4.5 V8 (170 Hp)?

3, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

DeSoto

Model

Firedome

Generation

Firedome All-Steel Station Wagon (facelift 1954)

Modification (Engine)

4.5 V8 (170 Hp)

Start of production

1953

End of production

1954

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Station wagon (estate)

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Engine specs

Power

170 Hp @ 4400 rpm.

Power per litre

37.6 Hp/l

Torque

346 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 255 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.

Engine Model/Code

S19-1001

Engine displacement

4524 cm³ 276.07 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

92.075 mm 3.63 in.

Piston Stroke

84.931 mm 3.34 in.

Compression ratio

7.5:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

4.7 l 4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt

Coolant

21.8 l 23.04 US qt | 19.18 UK qt

Dimensions

Length

5439 mm 214.13 in.

Width

1972 mm 77.64 in.

Height

1632 mm 64.25 in.

Wheelbase

3188 mm 125.51 in.

Front track

1403 mm 55.24 in.

Rear (Back) track

1514 mm 59.61 in.

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.6

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

13.1 m 42.98 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

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

Specs of DeSoto Firedome All-Steel Station Wagon (facelift 1954) 4.5 V8 (170 Hp) /1953, 1954/