Technical Specifications DeSoto Firedome 1953 - 1954 Station wagon
4.5 V8 (170 Hp)
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
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
Dimensions and Capacity
Wheelbase
3188 mm
| 125.5 in.
Front track
1403 mm
| 55.2 in.
Rear track
1514 mm
| 59.6 in.
Length
5439 mm
| 214.1 in.
Width
1972 mm
| 77.6 in.
Height
1632 mm
| 64.3 in.
Number of doors
5
Number of seats
6
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
13.1 m
Body type
Station wagon
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
4.5 V8 (170 Hp) PowerFlite
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
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
Dimensions and Capacity
Wheelbase
3188 mm
| 125.5 in.
Front track
1403 mm
| 55.2 in.
Rear track
1514 mm
| 59.6 in.
Length
5439 mm
| 214.1 in.
Width
1972 mm
| 77.6 in.
Height
1632 mm
| 64.3 in.
Number of doors
5
Number of seats
6
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
13.1 m
Body type
Station wagon
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
