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DeSoto Firedome I Convertible 4.5 V8 (160 Hp) Tip-Toe Shift 1951, 1952
DeSoto Firedome I Convertible 4.5 V8 (160 Hp) Tip-Toe Shift 1951, 1952
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General information

Name

DeSoto Firedome I Convertible 4.5 V8 (160 Hp) Tip-Toe Shift 1951, 1952

Brand

DeSoto
Model

Firedome
Generation

Firedome I Convertible
Year of production

1951

Number of seats

6

Number of doors

2

Body type

Cabriolet
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

4.5 V8 (160 Hp) Tip-Toe Shift

Power

160 Hp @ 4400 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

339 Nm @ 2000 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
S17-1001
Power
160 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power per litre
35.4 Hp/l
Torque
339 Nm @ 2000 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
7.1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Space volume and weights

Fuel tank capacity (l)

64 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

5293 mm

Width (mm)

1902 mm

Height (mm)

1667 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

3188 mm

Front track (mm)

1430 mm

Rear track (mm)

1513 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

13 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

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