DeSoto
Firedome 4.5 V8 (170 Hp)
4.5 V8 (170 Hp) · 1953 · Petrol (Gasoline)
Basic Information
Brand
DeSoto
Model
Firedome
Generation
DeSoto Firedome Eight-Passenger (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
Sedan
Seats
8
Doors
4
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
5686 mm
Width
1972 mm
Height
1650 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