DeSoto Firedome I Eight-Passenger 4.5 (160 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

DeSoto Firedome I Eight-Passenger 4.5 (160 Hp) /Sedan 1951 - 1952/

What is the body type of DeSoto Firedome I Eight-Passenger?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 8 Seats

What is the power output of DeSoto Firedome Sedan 1951 4.5 (160 Hp)?

160 Hp, 339 Nm
250 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of DeSoto Firedome Sedan 1951 4.5 (160 Hp)?

4.5 l
4524 cm³
276.07 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1951 DeSoto 4.5 (160 Hp)?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of DeSoto Firedome I Eight-Passenger Sedan 1951 4.5 (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 1951 DeSoto Firedome Sedan?

5699 mm
224.37 in.

What is the width of 1951 DeSoto Firedome Sedan?

1934 mm
76.14 in.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1951 DeSoto Firedome I Eight-Passenger 4.5 (160 Hp)?

3, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

DeSoto

Model

Firedome

Generation

Firedome I Eight-Passenger

Modification (Engine)

4.5 (160 Hp)

Start of production

1951

End of production

1952

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

S17-1001

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

23.6 l 24.94 US qt | 20.77 UK qt

Volume and weights

Fuel tank capacity

64 l 16.91 US gal | 14.08 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

5699 mm 224.37 in.

Width

1934 mm 76.14 in.

Height

1700 mm 66.93 in.

Wheelbase

3543 mm 139.49 in.

Front track

1430 mm 56.3 in.

Rear (Back) track

1513 mm 59.57 in.

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.60

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

13.5 m 44.29 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