Compare: DeSoto Firedome 1953 Coupe 170 Hp

General information

Brand

DeSoto

Model

Firedome

Generation

Firedome Club Coupe (facelift 1954)

Modification (Engine)

4.5 V8 (170 Hp) PowerFlite

Start of production

1953 year

End of production

1954 year

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

170 Hp @ 4400 rpm.

Torque

346 Nm @ 2400 rpm.

Engine Model/Code

S19-1001

Engine displacement

4524 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

92.075 mm

Piston Stroke

84.931 mm

Compression ratio

7.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

4.7 l

Coolant

21.8 l

Space, Volume and weights

Fuel tank capacity

64 l

Dimensions

Length

5448 mm

Width

1969 mm

Height

1632 mm

Wheelbase

3188 mm

Front track

1403 mm

Rear (Back) track

1438 mm

Front overhang

940 mm

Rear overhang

1321 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

178 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.6

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

12.8 m

Approach angle

23°

Departure angle

17°

Ramp-over (brakeover) angle

15°

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

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