Technical Specifications DeSoto Firedome 1954 - 1955 Coupe
4.8 V8 (185 Hp)
Performance
Engine power
185 hp @ 4400 rpm.
| 138 kW
Torque
332 Nm @ 2800 rpm.
| 245 lb-ft
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
4769 cc
| 4.77 L
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
94.49 mm
Transmission Type
3 (Manual)
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
76 L
| 20.1 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Wheelbase
3200 mm
| 126 in.
Front track
1529 mm
| 60.2 in.
Rear track
1514 mm
| 59.6 in.
Length
5535 mm
| 217.9 in.
Width
1989 mm
| 78.3 in.
Height
1539 mm
| 60.6 in.
Ride height
160 mm
| 6.3 in.
Number of doors
2
Front overhang
930 mm
| 36.6 in.
Rear overhang
1405 mm
| 55.3 in.
Number of seats
6
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
13.4 m
Body type
Coupe
Approach angle
21°
Departure angle
12°
Steering type
Worm-reduction unit
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Drum, 305 mm
Rear brakes
Drum, 305 mm
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
4.8 V8 (185 Hp) PowerFlite
Performance
Engine power
185 hp @ 4400 rpm.
| 138 kW
Torque
332 Nm @ 2800 rpm.
| 245 lb-ft
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
4769 cc
| 4.77 L
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
94.49 mm
Transmission Type
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
76 L
| 20.1 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Wheelbase
3200 mm
| 126 in.
Front track
1529 mm
| 60.2 in.
Rear track
1514 mm
| 59.6 in.
Length
5535 mm
| 217.9 in.
Width
1989 mm
| 78.3 in.
Height
1539 mm
| 60.6 in.
Ride height
160 mm
| 6.3 in.
Number of doors
2
Front overhang
930 mm
| 36.6 in.
Rear overhang
1405 mm
| 55.3 in.
Number of seats
6
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
13.4 m
Body type
Coupe
Approach angle
21°
Departure angle
12°
Steering type
Worm-reduction unit
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Drum, 305 mm
Rear brakes
Drum, 305 mm
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
