DeSoto Firedome Eight-Passenger (facelift 1954) 4.5 V8 (170 Hp) PowerFlite | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

DeSoto Firedome Eight-Passenger (facelift 1954) 4.5 V8 (170 Hp) PowerFlite /Sedan 1953 - 1954/

What is the body type of DeSoto Firedome Eight-Passenger (facelift 1954)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 8 Seats

What is the power output of DeSoto Firedome Sedan 1953 4.5 V8 (170 Hp) PowerFlite?

170 Hp, 346 Nm
255 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of DeSoto Firedome Sedan 1953 4.5 V8 (170 Hp) PowerFlite?

4.5 l
4524 cm³
276.07 cu. in.

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

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of DeSoto Firedome Eight-Passenger (facelift 1954) Sedan 1953 4.5 V8 (170 Hp) PowerFlite?

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 Sedan?

5686 mm
223.86 in.

What is the width of 1953 DeSoto Firedome Sedan?

1972 mm
77.64 in.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1953 DeSoto Firedome Eight-Passenger (facelift 1954) 4.5 V8 (170 Hp) PowerFlite?

2, automatic transmission PowerFlite

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General information

Brand

DeSoto

Model

Firedome

Generation

Firedome Eight-Passenger (facelift 1954)

Modification (Engine)

4.5 V8 (170 Hp) PowerFlite

Start of production

1953

End of production

1954

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

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

5686 mm 223.86 in.

Width

1972 mm 77.64 in.

Height

1650 mm 64.96 in.

Wheelbase

3543 mm 139.49 in.

Front track

1403 mm 55.24 in.

Rear (Back) track

1438 mm 56.61 in.

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.6

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

13.5 m 44.29 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

2 gears, automatic transmission PowerFlite

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 Eight-Passenger (facelift 1954) 4.5 V8 (170 Hp) PowerFlite /1953, 1954/