DeSoto Firedome I Sportsman Coupe 4.5 V8 (160 Hp) Tip-Toe Shift | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

DeSoto Firedome I Sportsman Coupe 4.5 V8 (160 Hp) Tip-Toe Shift /Coupe 1951 - 1952/

What is the body type of DeSoto Firedome I Sportsman Coupe?

Coupe, 2 Doors, 6 Seats

What is the power output of DeSoto Firedome Coupe 1951 4.5 V8 (160 Hp) Tip-Toe Shift?

160 Hp, 339 Nm
250 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of DeSoto Firedome Coupe 1951 4.5 V8 (160 Hp) Tip-Toe Shift?

4.5 l
4524 cm³
276.07 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1951 DeSoto 4.5 V8 (160 Hp) Tip-Toe Shift?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of DeSoto Firedome I Sportsman Coupe Coupe 1951 4.5 V8 (160 Hp) Tip-Toe Shift?

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

What is the length of 1951 DeSoto Firedome Coupe?

5293 mm
208.39 in.

What is the width of 1951 DeSoto Firedome Coupe?

1902 mm
74.88 in.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1951 DeSoto Firedome I Sportsman Coupe 4.5 V8 (160 Hp) Tip-Toe Shift?

4, automatic transmission Tip-Toe Shift Fluid Drive

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General information

Brand

DeSoto

Model

Firedome

Generation

Firedome I Sportsman Coupe

Modification (Engine)

4.5 V8 (160 Hp) Tip-Toe Shift

Start of production

1951

End of production

1952

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Engine specs

Power

160 Hp @ 4400 rpm.

Power per litre

35.4 Hp/l

Torque

339 Nm @ 2000 rpm. 250 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm.

Engine Model/Code

S17-1001

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

7.1:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

4.7 l 4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt

Coolant

23.6 l 24.94 US qt | 20.77 UK qt

Volume and weights

Fuel tank capacity

64 l 16.91 US gal | 14.08 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

5293 mm 208.39 in.

Width

1902 mm 74.88 in.

Height

1667 mm 65.63 in.

Wheelbase

3188 mm 125.51 in.

Front track

1430 mm 56.3 in.

Rear (Back) track

1513 mm 59.57 in.

Ride height (ground clearance)

229 mm 9.02 in.

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.6

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

13 m 42.65 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

4 gears, automatic transmission Tip-Toe Shift Fluid Drive

Front suspension

Independent coil spring

Rear suspension

Leaf spring

Front brakes

Drum, 305 mm

Rear brakes