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1951 DeSoto Firedome I Eight-Passenger 4.5 (160 Hp)

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DeSoto Firedome Sedan 1951, 1952

What is the body type, DeSoto Firedome I Eight-Passenger?Sedan, 4 Doors, 8 Seats
How much power, DeSoto Firedome Sedan 1951 4.5 (160 Hp)?160 Hp, 339 Nm
250.03 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, DeSoto Firedome Sedan 1951 4.5 (160 Hp)?4.5 l
4524 cm3
276.07 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1951 DeSoto 4.5 (160 Hp)?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, DeSoto Firedome I Eight-Passenger Sedan 1951 4.5 (160 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1951 DeSoto Firedome Sedan?5699 mm
224.37 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1951 DeSoto Firedome Sedan?1934 mm
76.14 in.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1951 DeSoto Firedome I Eight-Passenger 4.5 (160 Hp)?3, manual transmission

DeSoto Firedome I Eight-Passenger 4.5 (160 Hp) 1951, 1952 Specs

General information
BrandDeSoto
Model Firedome
Generation Firedome I Eight-Passenger
Modification (Engine) 4.5 (160 Hp)
Start of production 1951 year
End of production 1952 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 8
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine specs
Power 160 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power per litre 35.4 Hp/l
Torque 339 Nm @ 2000 rpm. 250.03 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm.
Engine Model/Code S17-1001
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 7.1:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity 4.7 l 4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt
Coolant 23.6 l 24.94 US qt | 20.77 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Fuel tank capacity 64 l 16.91 US gal | 14.08 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 5699 mm 224.37 in.
Width 1934 mm 76.14 in.
Height 1700 mm 66.93 in.
Wheelbase 3543 mm 139.49 in.
Front track 1430 mm 56.3 in.
Rear (Back) track 1513 mm 59.57 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.60
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 13.5 m 44.29 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