| What is the body type, DeSoto Firedome I Four-Door Sedan? | Sedan, 4 Doors, 6 Seats |
|---|---|
| How much power, DeSoto Firedome Sedan 1951 4.5 V8 (160 Hp) Tip-Toe Shift? | 160 Hp, 339 Nm 250.03 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, DeSoto Firedome Sedan 1951 4.5 V8 (160 Hp) Tip-Toe Shift? | 4.5 l 4524 cm3 276.07 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1951 DeSoto 4.5 V8 (160 Hp) Tip-Toe Shift? | 8, V-engine |
| What is the drivetrain, DeSoto Firedome I Four-Door Sedan Sedan 1951 4.5 V8 (160 Hp) Tip-Toe Shift? | 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? | 5293 mm 208.39 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1951 DeSoto Firedome Sedan? | 1902 mm 74.88 in. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1951 DeSoto Firedome I Four-Door Sedan 4.5 V8 (160 Hp) Tip-Toe Shift? | 4, automatic transmission Tip-Toe Shift Fluid Drive |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | DeSoto |
| Model | Firedome |
| Generation | Firedome I Four-Door Sedan |
| Modification (Engine) | 4.5 V8 (160 Hp) Tip-Toe Shift |
| Start of production | 1951 year |
| End of production | 1952 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 6 |
| 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 | 21.7 l 22.93 US qt | 19.09 UK qt |
| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Fuel tank capacity | 64 l 16.91 US gal | 14.08 UK gal |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 5293 mm 208.39 in. |
| Width | 1902 mm 74.88 in. |
| Height | 1667 mm 65.63 in. |
| Wheelbase | 3188 mm 125.51 in. |
| Front track | 1430 mm 56.3 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1513 mm 59.57 in. |
| Ride height (ground clearance) | 229 mm 9.02 in. |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.6 |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 13 m 42.65 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 | 4 gears, automatic transmission Tip-Toe Shift Fluid Drive |
| Front suspension | Independent coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Leaf spring |
| Front brakes | Drum, 305 mm |
| Rear brakes | Drum, 305 mm |
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