DESOTO
Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.
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The DeSoto Firedome (S-15) is the 1st generation of the Firedome, built from 1951 to 1952. It is offered as a Cabriolet Coupe with 1 engine (petrol), from 160 HP. The 4.5 V8 (160 Hp) is 5293 mm long.
The DeSoto Firedome (S-15) has 160 HP, depending on the engine: 4.5 Hemi (160 HP).
The DeSoto Firedome is available with 1 engine: 4.5 Hemi (160 HP, petrol).
The DeSoto Firedome is 5293 mm long, 1902 mm wide, 1667 mm tall, with a 3188 mm wheelbase.
| Generation | DeSoto Firedome I Sportsman Coupe |
|---|---|
| Year | 1951–1952 |
| Platform | Chrysler C-body |
| Variant | 4.5 V8 (160 Hp) |
| Body type | coupe |
| Engine type | Fuel |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Seats | 6 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Power | 160 HP |
|---|---|
| Power @ max rpm | 4400 rpm |
| Torque | 339 Nm |
| Torque @ max rpm | 2000 rpm |
| Engine code | 276 Hemi |
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| Displacement | 4524 cc |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Configuration | V Engine |
| Bore | 92.1 mm |
| Stroke | 84.9 mm |
| Compression ratio | 7.1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Injection system | carburettor |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated Engine |
| Oil capacity | 4.7 L |
| Coolant | 23.6 L |
| Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
|---|---|
| Powertrain architecture | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Drivetrain architecture | The Internal Combustion Engine Ice Drives The Rear Wheels Of The Vehicle |
| Gearbox type | manual |
| Gears | 3 |
| Gearbox code | manual |
| Gearbox manufacturer | desoto |
| Length | 5293 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1902 mm |
| Height | 1667 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3188 mm |
| Front track | 1430 mm |
| Rear track | 1513 mm |
| Ground clearance | 229 mm |
| Turning circle | 13.0 m |
| Fuel tank | 64.0 L |
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| Front suspension | Independent Coil Spring |
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| Rear suspension | Leaf Spring |
| Front brakes | Drum, 305 mm |
| Rear brakes | Drum, 305 mm |
| Start Of Production | 1951 |
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| End Of Production | 1952 |
! Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.