Compare: DeSoto Firedome 1954 Station wagon (estate) 185 Hp

General information

Brand

DeSoto

Model

Firedome

Generation

Firedome II Station Wagon

Modification (Engine)

4.8 V8 (185 Hp) PowerFlite

Start of production

1954 year

End of production

1955 year

Body type

Station wagon (estate)

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

185 Hp @ 4400 rpm.

Torque

332 Nm @ 2800 rpm.

Engine Model/Code

S21-1001

Engine displacement

4769 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

94.49 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

70 l

Dimensions

Length

5552 mm

Width

1989 mm

Height

1539 mm

Wheelbase

3200 mm

Front track

1529 mm

Rear (Back) track

1514 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

160 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

13.4 m

Approach angle

21°

Departure angle

12°

Ramp-over (brakeover) angle

11°

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