DeSoto Firedome 1952 - 1959, Sedan, Coupe
Detailed description of this generation will be added soon
Basic Information
Brand
DeSoto
Model
Firedome
Class
Спорткар
Production Start
1952
Production End
1959
Characteristics DeSoto Firedome 1 generation
Bodywork
Back track width
1516 mm
Body type
Sedan
Clearance
160 mm
Front track width
1549 mm
Height
1448 mm
Length
5537 mm
Number of seater
5
Wheelbase
3200 mm
Width
1986 mm
Engine
Boost type
none
Capacity
4500 cm3
Compression ratio
7.1
Cylinder bore
92.075 mm
Cylinder layout
V-type
Engine placement
Front, longitudinal
Engine power
160 hp
Engine type
Gasoline
Injection type
carburetor
Max power (kW)
118 kW
Number of cylinders
8
Stroke cycle
84.39 mm
Timing belt
OHV
Valves per cylinder
2
Gearbox and handling
Drive wheels
Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of gear
2
Operating characteristics
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)
15.5 s
Max speed
160 km/h
Suspension and brakes
Front brakes
drum
Front suspension
Dependent, spring
General information
Country
USA
Number of doors
4
Steering wheel position
Left
Car class
S
Available engines
2
modifications
Petrol
2 variants4.5 L, 160 hp, petrol, automatic, rear-wheel drive
Body: Sedan, Coupe-Hardtop
4.5 AT (160 hp)
1952 – 1959
4.5 L, 160 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Body: Sedan, Coupe-Hardtop
4.5 MT (160 hp)
1952 – 1959