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Specs of DeSoto Firedome II Special Coupe 4.8 V8 (185 Hp) /1954, 1955/

1955 DeSoto Firedome II Special Coupe - Photo 1

Key specs

DeSoto Firedome II Special Coupe 4.8 V8 (185 Hp) /Coupe 1954 - 1955/

What is the body type of DeSoto Firedome II Special Coupe?
Coupe, 2 Doors, 6 Seats
What is the power output of DeSoto Firedome Coupe 1954 4.8 V8 (185 Hp)?
185 Hp, 332 Nm
245 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of DeSoto Firedome Coupe 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 Special Coupe Coupe 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 Coupe?
5535 mm
217.91 in.
What is the width of 1954 DeSoto Firedome Coupe?
1989 mm
78.31 in.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1954 DeSoto Firedome II Special Coupe 4.8 V8 (185 Hp)?
3, manual transmission
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General information

Brand
DeSoto
Model
Firedome
Generation
Firedome II Special Coupe
Modification (Engine)
4.8 V8 (185 Hp)
Start of production
1954 year
End of production
1955 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Seats
6
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)

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
8
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
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
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