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1952 DeSoto Firedome Sportsman Coupe (facelift 1953) 4.5 V8 (160 Hp)

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DeSoto Firedome Coupe 1952, 1953

What is the body type, DeSoto Firedome Sportsman Coupe (facelift 1953)?Coupe, 2 Doors, 6 Seats
How much power, DeSoto Firedome Coupe 1952 4.5 V8 (160 Hp)?160 Hp, 339 Nm
250.03 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, DeSoto Firedome Coupe 1952 4.5 V8 (160 Hp)?4.5 l
4524 cm3
276.07 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1952 DeSoto 4.5 V8 (160 Hp)?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, DeSoto Firedome Sportsman Coupe (facelift 1953) Coupe 1952 4.5 V8 (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, 1952 DeSoto Firedome Coupe?5420 mm
213.39 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1952 DeSoto Firedome Coupe?1963 mm
77.28 in.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1952 DeSoto Firedome Sportsman Coupe (facelift 1953) 4.5 V8 (160 Hp)?3, manual transmission

DeSoto Firedome Sportsman Coupe (facelift 1953) 4.5 V8 (160 Hp) 1952, 1953 Specs

General information
BrandDeSoto
Model Firedome
Generation Firedome Sportsman Coupe (facelift 1953)
Modification (Engine) 4.5 V8 (160 Hp)
Start of production 1952 year
End of production 1953 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCoupe
Seats 6
Doors 2
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 S16-1001
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 5420 mm 213.39 in.
Width 1963 mm 77.28 in.
Height 1588 mm 62.52 in.
Wheelbase 3188 mm 125.51 in.
Front track 1430 mm 56.3 in.
Rear (Back) track 1513 mm 59.57 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 3 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Independent coil spring
Rear suspension Leaf spring
Front brakesDrum, 305 mm
Rear brakesDrum, 305 mm