DeSoto
Firedome 4.8 V8 (185 Hp) PowerFlite
4.8 V8 (185 Hp) PowerFlite · 1954 · Petrol (Gasoline)
Basic Information
Brand
DeSoto
Model
Firedome
Generation
DeSoto Firedome II Convertible
Variant
4.8 V8 (185 Hp) PowerFlite
Year
1954
General Information
Production Start
1954 year
Production End
1955 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body Type
Cabriolet
Seats
6
Doors
2
Performance
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine
Engine Power
185 HP
Engine Model/Code
S21-1001
Displacement
4769 cm³
Cylinders
8
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
94,49 mm
Piston Stroke
84,931 mm
Compression Ratio
7.5:1
Valves per Cylinder
2
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Fuel Injection
Carburettor
Valvetrain
OHV
Space & Weight
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 L
Dimensions
Length
5535 mm
Width
1989 mm
Height
1539 mm
Drivetrain & Chassis
Drive Wheel
Rear wheel drive
Gearbox
2 gears, automatic transmission PowerFlite
Front Suspension
Independent coil spring
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Front Brakes
Drum, 305 mm