DeSoto

Firedome 4.5 (160 Hp)

4.5 (160 Hp) · 1952 · Petrol (Gasoline)

Basic Information

Brand DeSoto
Model Firedome
Generation DeSoto Firedome Eight-Passenger (facelift 1953)
Variant 4.5 (160 Hp)
Year 1952

General Information

Production Start 1952 year
Production End 1953 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body Type Sedan
Seats 8
Doors 4

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

Dimensions

Length 5699 mm
Width 1963 mm
Height 1620 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