DeSoto Firedome Four-Door Sedan (facelift 1953) 4.5 V8 (160 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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DeSoto Firedome Four-Door Sedan (facelift 1953) 4.5 V8 (160 Hp) /Sedan 1952 - 1953/

What is the body type of DeSoto Firedome Four-Door Sedan (facelift 1953)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 6 Seats

What is the power output of DeSoto Firedome Sedan 1952 4.5 V8 (160 Hp)?

160 Hp, 339 Nm
250 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of DeSoto Firedome Sedan 1952 4.5 V8 (160 Hp)?

4.5 l
4524 cm³
276.07 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1952 DeSoto 4.5 V8 (160 Hp)?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of DeSoto Firedome Four-Door Sedan (facelift 1953) Sedan 1952 4.5 V8 (160 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1952 DeSoto Firedome Sedan?

5420 mm
213.39 in.

What is the width of 1952 DeSoto Firedome Sedan?

1963 mm
77.28 in.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1952 DeSoto Firedome Four-Door Sedan (facelift 1953) 4.5 V8 (160 Hp)?

3, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

DeSoto

Model

Firedome

Generation

Firedome Four-Door Sedan (facelift 1953)

Modification (Engine)

4.5 V8 (160 Hp)

Start of production

1952 year

End of production

1953 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

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

S16-1001

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

21.7 l 22.93 US qt | 19.09 UK qt

Volume and weights

Fuel tank capacity

64 l 16.91 US gal | 14.08 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

5420 mm 213.39 in.

Width

1963 mm 77.28 in.

Height

1588 mm 62.52 in.

Wheelbase

3188 mm 125.51 in.

Front track

1430 mm 56.3 in.

Rear (Back) track

1513 mm 59.57 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

3 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Independent coil spring

Rear suspension

Leaf spring

Front brakes

Drum, 305 mm

Rear brakes