DeSoto
Firedome 4.5 V8 (160 Hp)
4.5 V8 (160 Hp) · 1952 · Petrol (Gasoline)
Basic Information
Brand
DeSoto
Model
Firedome
Generation
DeSoto Firedome Convertible (facelift 1953)
Variant
4.5 V8 (160 Hp)
Year
1952
General Information
Production Start
1952 year
Production End
1953 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body Type
Cabriolet
Seats
6
Doors
2
Performance
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine
Engine Power
160 HP
Engine Model/Code
S16-1001
Displacement
4524 cm³
Cylinders
8
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
92,075 mm
Piston Stroke
84,931 mm
Compression Ratio
7.1:1
Valves per Cylinder
2
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Fuel Injection
Carburettor
Space & Weight
Fuel Tank Capacity
64 L
Dimensions
Length
5420 mm
Width
1963 mm
Height
1588 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