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1953 DeSoto Firedome All-Steel Station Wagon (facelift 1954) 4.5 V8 (170 Hp)

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DeSoto Firedome Station wagon (estate) 1953, 1954

What is the body type, DeSoto Firedome All-Steel Station Wagon (facelift 1954)?Station wagon (estate), 5 Doors, 6 Seats
How much power, DeSoto Firedome Station wagon (estate) 1953 4.5 V8 (170 Hp)?170 Hp, 346 Nm
255.2 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, DeSoto Firedome Station wagon (estate) 1953 4.5 V8 (170 Hp)?4.5 l
4524 cm3
276.07 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1953 DeSoto 4.5 V8 (170 Hp)?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, DeSoto Firedome All-Steel Station Wagon (facelift 1954) Station wagon (estate) 1953 4.5 V8 (170 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1953 DeSoto Firedome Station wagon (estate)?5439 mm
214.13 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1953 DeSoto Firedome Station wagon (estate)?1972 mm
77.64 in.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1953 DeSoto Firedome All-Steel Station Wagon (facelift 1954) 4.5 V8 (170 Hp)?3, manual transmission

DeSoto Firedome All-Steel Station Wagon (facelift 1954) 4.5 V8 (170 Hp) 1953, 1954 Specs

General information
BrandDeSoto
Model Firedome
Generation Firedome All-Steel Station Wagon (facelift 1954)
Modification (Engine) 4.5 V8 (170 Hp)
Start of production 1953 year
End of production 1954 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeStation wagon (estate)
Seats 6
Doors 5
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine specs
Power 170 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power per litre 37.6 Hp/l
Torque 346 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 255.2 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.
Engine Model/Code S19-1001
Engine displacement 4524 cm3 276.07 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 92.075 mm 3.63 in.
Piston Stroke 84.931 mm 3.34 in.
Compression ratio 7.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHV
Engine oil capacity 4.7 l 4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt
Coolant 21.8 l 23.04 US qt | 19.18 UK qt
Dimensions
Length 5439 mm 214.13 in.
Width 1972 mm 77.64 in.
Height 1632 mm 64.25 in.
Wheelbase 3188 mm 125.51 in.
Front track 1403 mm 55.24 in.
Rear (Back) track 1514 mm 59.61 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.6
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 13.1 m 42.98 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 3 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Independent coil spring
Rear suspension Leaf spring
Front brakesDrum, 305 mm
Rear brakesDrum, 305 mm
Steering type Worm-reduction unit
Power steering Hydraulic Steering