DeSoto Firedome 1952–1959

1 generation
No photos yet4.5 AT (160 PS)
General information
Number of doors4
Steering wheel positionLeft
CountryUSA
At a glance
Engine4500 cm3 Gasoline
Power158 hp
GearboxAutomatic
OriginUnited States
Series
Coupe-HardtopSedan
Trim
4.5 AT (160 PS)4.5 MT (160 PS)

Specifications

Engine
Max power (kW)118 kW
Engine power158 hp
Engine power160 PS
Valves per cylinder2
Capacity4500 cm3
Compression ratio7.1
Number of cylinders8
Stroke cycle84.39 mm
Cylinder bore92.075 mm
Injection typecarburetor
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Boost typenone
Timing beltOHV
Cylinder layoutV-type
Bodywork
Height1448 mm
Back track width1516 mm
Front track width1549 mm
Clearance160 mm
Width1986 mm
Wheelbase3200 mm
Number of seater5
Length5537 mm
Body typeSedan
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear2
Gearbox typeAutomatic
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)15.5 s
Max speed160 km/h
Suspension and brakes
Front suspensionDependent, spring
Front brakesdrum

Grades & features

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