Technical Specifications DeSoto Firedome 1953 - 1954 Sedan
4.5 V8 (170 Hp)
Performance
Engine power
170 hp @ 4400 rpm.
| 127 kW
Torque
346 Nm @ 2400 rpm.
| 255 lb-ft
Drive type
All wheel drive (4x4)
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
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 and Capacity
Wheelbase
3188 mm
| 125.5 in.
Front track
1403 mm
| 55.2 in.
Rear track
1438 mm
| 56.6 in.
Length
5448 mm
| 214.5 in.
Width
1969 mm
| 77.5 in.
Height
1632 mm
| 64.3 in.
Number of doors
4
Number of seats
6
Ride height
178 mm
| 7 in.
Front overhang
940 mm
| 37 in.
Rear overhang
1321 mm
| 52 in.
Curb weight
1701 kg
| 3751 lbs
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
12.8 m
Body type
Sedan
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
Approach angle
23°
Departure angle
17°
4.5 V8 (170 Hp) PowerFlite
Performance
Engine power
170 hp @ 4400 rpm.
| 127 kW
Torque
346 Nm @ 2400 rpm.
| 255 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
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 and Capacity
Wheelbase
3188 mm
| 125.5 in.
Front track
1403 mm
| 55.2 in.
Rear track
1438 mm
| 56.6 in.
Length
5448 mm
| 214.5 in.
Width
1969 mm
| 77.5 in.
Height
1632 mm
| 64.3 in.
Number of doors
4
Number of seats
6
Ride height
178 mm
| 7 in.
Front overhang
940 mm
| 37 in.
Rear overhang
1321 mm
| 52 in.
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
12.8 m
Body type
Sedan
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
Approach angle
23°
Departure angle
17°
