Technical specs may differ depending on trim
Engine power
170 hp @ 4400 rpm | 127 kW
Torque
346 Nm @ 2400 rpm | 255 lb-ft
Drive type
All wheel drive (4x4), Front wheel drive
DeSoto Firedome Cabrio, Coupe: Generations History With Key Specs
1953 - 1954
DeSoto 1954 Convertible Coupe facelift 1954
Performance
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
4524 cc
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
92.075 mm
Transmission Type
3 (Manual), 2 PowerFlite (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
OHV
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
84.931 mm
Compression
7.5 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
64 L | 16.9 gallons
Dimensions
Wheelbase
3188 mm | 126 in.
Front track
1403 mm | 55 in.
Rear track
1438 mm | 57 in.
Length
5448 mm | 214 in.
Width
1969 mm | 78 in.
Height
1632 mm | 64 in.
Ride height
178 mm | 7 in.
Front overhang
940 mm | 37 in.
Rear overhang
1321 mm | 52 in.
Weight and Capacity
Number of doors
2
Number of seats
6
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
7J x 16; 7.5J x 17
Tire size
205/55 R16; 225/45 R17
