Compare: DeSoto Firedome 1952 Coupe 160 Hp

General information

Brand

DeSoto

Model

Firedome

Generation

Firedome Club Coupe (facelift 1953)

Modification (Engine)

4.5 V8 (160 Hp) Tip-Toe Shift

Start of production

1952 year

End of production

1953 year

Body type

Coupe

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

S16-1001

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

21.7 l

Space, Volume and weights

Fuel tank capacity

64 l

Dimensions

Length

5420 mm

Width

1963 mm

Height

1588 mm

Wheelbase

3188 mm

Front track

1430 mm

Rear (Back) track

1513 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

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