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DeSoto Firedome II Special Coupe 4.8 V8 (185 Hp) PowerFlite 1954, 1955
DeSoto Firedome II Special Coupe 4.8 V8 (185 Hp) PowerFlite 1954, 1955
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General information

Name

DeSoto Firedome II Special Coupe 4.8 V8 (185 Hp) PowerFlite 1954, 1955

Brand

DeSoto
Model

Firedome
Generation

Firedome II Special Coupe
Year of production

1954

Number of seats

6

Number of doors

2

Body type

Coupe
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

4.8 V8 (185 Hp) PowerFlite

Power

185 Hp @ 4400 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

332 Nm @ 2800 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
S21-1001
Power
185 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power per litre
38.8 Hp/l
Torque
332 Nm @ 2800 rpm.
Engine displacement
4769 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
94.49 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

Fuel tank capacity (l)

76 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

5535 mm

Width (mm)

1989 mm

Height (mm)

1539 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

3200 mm

Front track (mm)

1529 mm

Rear track (mm)

1514 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

13.4 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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