DeSoto
Firedome 4.8 V8 (185 Hp)
4.8 V8 (185 Hp) · 1954 · Petrol (Gasoline)
Basic Information
Brand
DeSoto
Model
Firedome
Generation
DeSoto Firedome II Four-Door Sedan
Variant
4.8 V8 (185 Hp)
Year
1954
General Information
Production Start
1954 year
Production End
1955 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
6
Doors
4
Performance
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9,5 kg/hp
Weight-to-Torque Ratio
5,3
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
Kerb Weight
1764 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 L
Dimensions
Length
5535 mm
Width
1989 mm
Height
1539 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