What is the body type, DeSoto Firedome All-Steel Station Wagon (facelift 1954)? | Station wagon (estate), 5 Doors, 6 Seats |
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How much power, DeSoto Firedome Station wagon (estate) 1953 4.5 V8 (170 Hp) PowerFlite? | 170 Hp, 346 Nm 255.2 lb.-ft. |
What is the engine size, DeSoto Firedome Station wagon (estate) 1953 4.5 V8 (170 Hp) PowerFlite? | 4.5 l 4524 cm3 276.07 cu. in. |
How many cylinders, 1953 DeSoto 4.5 V8 (170 Hp) PowerFlite? | 8, V-engine |
What is the drivetrain, DeSoto Firedome All-Steel Station Wagon (facelift 1954) Station wagon (estate) 1953 4.5 V8 (170 Hp) PowerFlite? | 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) PowerFlite? | 2, automatic transmission PowerFlite |
General information | |
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Brand | DeSoto |
Model | Firedome |
Generation | Firedome All-Steel Station Wagon (facelift 1954) |
Modification (Engine) | 4.5 V8 (170 Hp) PowerFlite |
Start of production | 1953 year |
End of production | 1954 year |
Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
Body type | Station 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 | 2 gears, automatic transmission PowerFlite |
Front suspension | Independent coil spring |
Rear suspension | Leaf spring |
Front brakes | Drum, 305 mm |
Rear brakes | Drum, 305 mm |
Steering type | Worm-reduction unit |
Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |