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Specs of DeSoto Firedome Four-Door Sedan (facelift 1954) 4.5 V8 (170 Hp) PowerFlite /1953, 1954/

1954 DeSoto Firedome Four-Door Sedan (facelift 1954) - Photo 1
DeSoto Firedome Four-Door Sedan (facelift 1954) - Photo 2

Key specs

DeSoto Firedome Four-Door Sedan (facelift 1954) 4.5 V8 (170 Hp) PowerFlite /Sedan 1953 - 1954/

What is the body type of DeSoto Firedome Four-Door Sedan (facelift 1954)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 6 Seats
What is the power output of DeSoto Firedome Sedan 1953 4.5 V8 (170 Hp) PowerFlite?
170 Hp, 346 Nm
255 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of DeSoto Firedome Sedan 1953 4.5 V8 (170 Hp) PowerFlite?
4.5 l
4524 cm3
276.07 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1953 DeSoto 4.5 V8 (170 Hp) PowerFlite?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of DeSoto Firedome Four-Door Sedan (facelift 1954) Sedan 1953 4.5 V8 (170 Hp) PowerFlite?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1953 DeSoto Firedome Sedan?
5448 mm
214.49 in.
What is the width of 1953 DeSoto Firedome Sedan?
1969 mm
77.52 in.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1953 DeSoto Firedome Four-Door Sedan (facelift 1954) 4.5 V8 (170 Hp) PowerFlite?
2, automatic transmission PowerFlite
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General information

Brand
DeSoto
Model
Firedome
Generation
Firedome Four-Door Sedan (facelift 1954)
Modification (Engine)
4.5 V8 (170 Hp) PowerFlite
Start of production
1953 year
End of production
1954 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
6
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Engine specs

Power
170 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power per litre
37.6 Hp/l
Torque
346 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 255 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.
Engine Model/Code
S19-1001
Engine displacement
4524 cm3 276.07 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
92.075 mm 3.63 in.
Piston Stroke
84.931 mm 3.34 in.
Compression ratio
7.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Carburettor
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l 4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt
Coolant
21.8 l 23.04 US qt | 19.18 UK qt

Volume and weights

Fuel tank capacity
64 l 16.91 US gal | 14.08 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
5448 mm 214.49 in.
Width
1969 mm 77.52 in.
Height
1632 mm 64.25 in.
Wheelbase
3188 mm 125.51 in.
Front track
1403 mm 55.24 in.
Rear (Back) track
1438 mm 56.61 in.
Front overhang
940 mm 37.01 in.
Rear overhang
1321 mm 52.01 in.
Ride height (ground clearance)
178 mm 7.01 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.6
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
12.8 m 41.99 ft.
Approach angle
23°
Departure angle
17°
Ramp-over (brakeover) angle
15°

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
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