DeSoto
Firedome 4.5 V8 (170 Hp)
4.5 V8 (170 Hp) · 1953 · Petrol (Gasoline)
Basic Information
Brand
DeSoto
Model
Firedome
Generation
DeSoto Firedome All-Steel Station Wagon (facelift 1954)
Variant
4.5 V8 (170 Hp)
Year
1953
General Information
Production Start
1953 year
Production End
1954 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body Type
Station wagon (estate)
Seats
6
Doors
5
Performance
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine
Engine Power
170 HP
Engine Model/Code
S19-1001
Displacement
4524 cm³
Cylinders
8
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
92,075 mm
Piston Stroke
84,931 mm
Compression Ratio
7.5:1
Valves per Cylinder
2
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Fuel Injection
Carburettor
Valvetrain
OHV
Dimensions
Length
5439 mm
Width
1972 mm
Height
1632 mm
Drivetrain & Chassis
Drive Wheel
Rear wheel drive
Gearbox
3 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Independent coil spring
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Front Brakes
Drum, 305 mm