Technical Specifications DeSoto Firedome 1952 - 1953 Sedan
4.5 V8 (160 Hp)
Performance
Engine power
160 hp @ 4400 rpm.
| 119 kW
Torque
339 Nm @ 2000 rpm.
| 250 lb-ft
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
4524 cc
| 4.52 L
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
92.075 mm
Transmission Type
3 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
84.931 mm
Compression
7.1 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
64 L
| 16.9 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Wheelbase
3188 mm
| 125.5 in.
Front track
1430 mm
| 56.3 in.
Rear track
1513 mm
| 59.6 in.
Length
5420 mm
| 213.4 in.
Width
1963 mm
| 77.3 in.
Height
1588 mm
| 62.5 in.
Number of doors
4
Number of seats
6
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
13 m
Body type
Sedan
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Drum, 305 mm
Rear brakes
Drum, 305 mm
4.5 V8 (160 Hp) Tip-Toe Shift
Performance
Engine power
160 hp @ 4400 rpm.
| 119 kW
Torque
339 Nm @ 2000 rpm.
| 250 lb-ft
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
4524 cc
| 4.52 L
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
92.075 mm
Transmission Type
4 Tip-Toe Shift Flui (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
84.931 mm
Compression
7.1 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
64 L
| 16.9 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Wheelbase
3188 mm
| 125.5 in.
Front track
1430 mm
| 56.3 in.
Rear track
1513 mm
| 59.6 in.
Length
5420 mm
| 213.4 in.
Width
1963 mm
| 77.3 in.
Height
1588 mm
| 62.5 in.
Number of doors
4
Number of seats
6
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
7.5J x 17
Tire size
225/45 R17
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
13 m
Body type
Sedan
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Drum, 305 mm
Rear brakes
Drum, 305 mm
