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DeSoto Firedome All-Steel Station Wagon (facelift 1954) 4.5 V8 (170 Hp) PowerFlite 1953, 1954
DeSoto Firedome All-Steel Station Wagon (facelift 1954) 4.5 V8 (170 Hp) PowerFlite 1953, 1954
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General information

Name

DeSoto Firedome All-Steel Station Wagon (facelift 1954) 4.5 V8 (170 Hp) PowerFlite 1953, 1954

Brand

DeSoto
Model

Firedome
Generation

Firedome All-Steel Station Wagon (facelift 1954)
Year of production

1953

Number of seats

6

Number of doors

5

Body type

Station wagon (estate)
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

4.5 V8 (170 Hp) PowerFlite

Power

170 Hp @ 4400 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

346 Nm @ 2400 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
S19-1001
Power
170 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power per litre
37.6 Hp/l
Torque
346 Nm @ 2400 rpm.
Engine displacement
4524 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
92.075 mm
Piston stroke
84.931 mm
Compression ratio
7.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
OHV

Space volume and weights

Dimensions

Length (mm)

5439 mm

Width (mm)

1972 mm

Height (mm)

1632 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

3188 mm

Front track (mm)

1403 mm

Rear track (mm)

1514 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

13.1 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Independent, spring

Rear suspension system

Leaf spring

Front brakes

Drum, 305 mm

Rear brakes

Drum, 305 mm

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

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