Compare: DeSoto Firedome 1951 Station wagon (estate) 160 Hp

General information

Brand

DeSoto

Model

Firedome

Generation

Firedome I Station Wagon

Modification (Engine)

4.5 V8 (160 Hp)

Start of production

1951 year

End of production

1952 year

Body type

Station wagon (estate)

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

160 Hp @ 4400 rpm.

Torque

339 Nm @ 2000 rpm.

Engine Model/Code

S17-1001

Engine displacement

4524 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

92.075 mm

Piston Stroke

84.931 mm

Compression ratio

7.1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

4.7 l

Coolant

23.6 l

Space, Volume and weights

Fuel tank capacity

64 l

Dimensions

Length

5293 mm

Width

1902 mm

Height

1667 mm

Wheelbase

3188 mm

Front track

1430 mm

Rear (Back) track

1513 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

229 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.6

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

13 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

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