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De Soto Firedome

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 0

Engine information

Bore × stroke 92.10 mm × 84.90 mm 3.63 in × 3.34 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 4.5 litre 4524 cc (276.071 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 7.10:1
Fuel system 1 Ca carb
Maximum power 162.2 PS (160.0 bhp) (119.3 kW) @ 4400 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 91.85 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 339.0 Nm (250 ft·lb) (34.6 kgm) @ 2000 rpm
bmep 941.6 kPa (136.6 psi)
Specific torque 74.93 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.08
Unitary capacity 565.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3188 mm
wheelbase 125.5 in
Length (milimeters) 5420 mm
Length (inches) 213.4 in
Width (milimeters) 1950 mm
Width (inches) 76.8 in
Height (milimeters) 1588 mm
Height (inches) 62.5 in
L:W ratio 1.7
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1742 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3840 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.70

General information

RAC rating 42.1
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1952 De Soto Firedome PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1952

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