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1954 DeSoto Firedome II Convertible 4.8 V8 (185 Hp) PowerFlite

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Key specs

DeSoto Firedome Cabriolet 1954, 1955

What is the body type, DeSoto Firedome II Convertible?Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 6 Seats
How much power, DeSoto Firedome Cabriolet 1954 4.8 V8 (185 Hp) PowerFlite?185 Hp, 332 Nm
244.87 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, DeSoto Firedome Cabriolet 1954 4.8 V8 (185 Hp) PowerFlite?4.8 l
4769 cm3
291.02 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1954 DeSoto 4.8 V8 (185 Hp) PowerFlite?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, DeSoto Firedome II Convertible Cabriolet 1954 4.8 V8 (185 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, 1954 DeSoto Firedome Cabriolet?5535 mm
217.91 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1954 DeSoto Firedome Cabriolet?1989 mm
78.31 in.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1954 DeSoto Firedome II Convertible 4.8 V8 (185 Hp) PowerFlite?2, automatic transmission PowerFlite

DeSoto Firedome II Convertible 4.8 V8 (185 Hp) PowerFlite 1954, 1955 Specs

General information
BrandDeSoto
Model Firedome
Generation Firedome II Convertible
Modification (Engine) 4.8 V8 (185 Hp) PowerFlite
Start of production 1954 year
End of production 1955 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCabriolet
Seats 6
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine specs
Power 185 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power per litre 38.8 Hp/l
Torque 332 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 244.87 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm.
Engine Model/Code S21-1001
Engine displacement 4769 cm3 291.02 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 94.49 mm 3.72 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
Space, Volume and weights
Fuel tank capacity 76 l 20.08 US gal | 16.72 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 5535 mm 217.91 in.
Width 1989 mm 78.31 in.
Height 1539 mm 60.59 in.
Wheelbase 3200 mm 125.98 in.
Front track 1529 mm 60.2 in.
Rear (Back) track 1514 mm 59.61 in.
Front overhang 930 mm 36.61 in.
Rear overhang 1405 mm 55.31 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 160 mm 6.3 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 13.4 m 43.96 ft.
Approach angle 21°
Departure angle 12°
Ramp-over (brakeover) angle 11°
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 brakesDrum, 305 mm
Rear brakesDrum, 305 mm
Steering type Worm-reduction unit
Power steering Hydraulic Steering