Everything you need to know about specifications and performance - DeSoto Firedome 1953 - 4.5 V8 (170 Hp)

Full specifications and technical details 1953 DeSoto Firedome Four-Door Sedan (facelift 1954) 4.5 V8 (170 Hp)

Overview:

What is the engine capacity of a DeSoto Firedome 1953?
The engine capacity of the DeSoto Firedome 1953 is 4524.

DeSoto Firedome 1953 How many horsepower?
The engine power of the DeSoto Firedome 1953 is 170 Hp @ 4400 rpm..

What is the DeSoto Firedome 1953 engine?
DeSoto Firedome 1953 engine is S19-1001. (Click to see other cars using the same engine)

General:

Brand: DeSoto

Model: Firedome

Generation: Firedome Four-Door Sedan (facelift 1954)

Modification (Engine): 4.5 V8 (170 Hp)

Start of production: 1953

End of production: 1954

Powertrain Architecture: Internal Combustion Engine

Body type: Sedan

Seats: 6

Doors: 4

Engine:

Power: 170 hp @ 4400 rpm.

Power per litre: 37.6 hp/l

Torque: 346 nm @ 2400 rpm.

Engine Model/Code: S19-1001

Engine displacement: 4524

Number of cylinders: 8

Engine configuration: V-engine

Number of valves per cylinder: 2

Fuel injection system: Carburettor

Engine aspiration: Naturally aspirated Engine

Valvetrain: OHV

Engine oil capacity: 4.7 l

Coolant: 21.8 l

Cylinder Bore: 92.075 mm

Piston Stroke: 84.931 mm

Compression ratio: 7.5:1

Performance:

Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio: 10 kg/Hp, 99.9 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio: 4.9 kg/Nm, 203.4 Nm/tonne

Space:

Kerb Weight (kg): 1701

Fuel tank capacity: 64 l

dimensions:

Ramp-over (brakeover) angle: 15°

Length: 5448 mm

Width: 1969 mm

Height: 1632 mm

wheelbase: 3188 mm

Front track: 1403 mm

Rear (Back) track: 1438 mm

Front overhang: 940 mm

Rear overhang: 1321 mm

Ride height (ground clearance): 178 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 12.8 m

Approach angle: 23°

Departure angle: 17°

Powertrain, Suspension and Brakes:

Drivetrain Architecture: The Internal combustion Engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel: Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox: 3 gears, manual transmission

Front brakes: Drum, 305 mm

Rear brakes: Drum, 305 mm

Steering type: Worm-reduction unit

Power steering: Hydraulic Steering

Front suspension: Independent coil Spring

Rear suspension: Leaf Spring