DeSoto Firedome II Four-Door Sedan 4.8 V8 (185 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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DeSoto Firedome II Four-Door Sedan 4.8 V8 (185 Hp) /Sedan 1954 - 1955/

What is the body type of DeSoto Firedome II Four-Door Sedan?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 6 Seats

What is the power output of DeSoto Firedome Sedan 1954 4.8 V8 (185 Hp)?

185 Hp, 332 Nm
245 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of DeSoto Firedome Sedan 1954 4.8 V8 (185 Hp)?

4.8 l
4769 cm³
291.02 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1954 DeSoto 4.8 V8 (185 Hp)?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of DeSoto Firedome II Four-Door Sedan Sedan 1954 4.8 V8 (185 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1954 DeSoto Firedome Sedan?

5535 mm
217.91 in.

What is the width of 1954 DeSoto Firedome Sedan?

1989 mm
78.31 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1954 DeSoto Firedome II Four-Door Sedan 4.8 V8 (185 Hp)?

1764 kg
3889 lbs.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1954 DeSoto Firedome II Four-Door Sedan 4.8 V8 (185 Hp)?

3, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

DeSoto

Model

Firedome

Generation

Firedome II Four-Door Sedan

Modification (Engine)

4.8 V8 (185 Hp)

Start of production

1954 year

End of production

1955 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

9.5 kg/Hp, 104.9 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.3 kg/Nm, 188.2 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

185 Hp @ 4400 rpm.

Power per litre

38.8 Hp/l

Torque

332 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 245 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm.

Engine Model/Code

S21-1001

Engine displacement

4769 cm³ 291.02 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

94.49 mm 3.72 in.

Piston Stroke

84.931 mm 3.34 in.

Compression ratio

7.5:1

Number of valves per cylinder

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

Kerb Weight

1764 kg 3889 lbs.

Fuel tank capacity

76 l 20.08 US gal | 16.72 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

5535 mm 217.91 in.

Width

1989 mm 78.31 in.

Height

1539 mm 60.59 in.

Wheelbase

3200 mm 125.98 in.

Front track

1529 mm 60.2 in.

Rear (Back) track

1514 mm 59.61 in.

Front overhang

930 mm 36.61 in.

Rear overhang

1405 mm 55.31 in.

Ride height (ground clearance)

160 mm 6.3 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

13.4 m 43.96 ft.

Approach angle

21°

Departure angle

12°

Ramp-over (brakeover) angle

11°

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

Steering type

Worm-reduction unit

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Specs of DeSoto Firedome II Four-Door Sedan 4.8 V8 (185 Hp) /1954, 1955/