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DeSotoDeSoto Firedome I Station Wagon 4.5 V8 (160 Hp)1951, 1952: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

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DeSoto Firedome I Station Wagon 4.5 V8 (160 Hp) /Station wagon 1951 - 1952/
What is the body type of DeSoto Firedome I Station Wagon?
Station wagon, 5 Doors, 6 Seats
What is the power output of DeSoto Firedome Station wagon 1951 4.5 V8 (160 Hp)?
160 Hp, 339 Nm
250 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of DeSoto Firedome Station wagon 1951 4.5 V8 (160 Hp)?
4.5 l
4524 cm3
276.07 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1951 DeSoto 4.5 V8 (160 Hp)?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of DeSoto Firedome I Station Wagon Station wagon 1951 4.5 V8 (160 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1951 DeSoto Firedome Station wagon?
5293 mm
208.39 in.
What is the width of 1951 DeSoto Firedome Station wagon?
1902 mm
74.88 in.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1951 DeSoto Firedome I Station Wagon 4.5 V8 (160 Hp)?
3, manual transmission
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General information

Brand
DeSoto
Model
Firedome
Generation
Firedome I Station Wagon
Modification (Engine)
4.5 V8 (160 Hp)
Start of production
1951
End of production
1952
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Station wagon (estate)
Seats
6
Doors
5
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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
8
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
2
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
5293 mm 208.39 in.
Width
1902 mm 74.88 in.
Height
1667 mm 65.63 in.
Wheelbase
3188 mm 125.51 in.
Front track
1430 mm 56.3 in.
Rear (Back) track
1513 mm 59.57 in.
Ride height (ground clearance)
229 mm 9.02 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
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
Drum, 305 mm