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Kieft V8 De Soto

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 92.00 mm × 85.00 mm 3.62 in × 3.35 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 4.5 litre 4520 cc (275.827 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 7.10:1
Fuel system
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 157.48 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep
Specific torque
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.08
Unitary capacity 565 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2362 mm
wheelbase 93 in
Length (milimeters)
Length (inches)
Width (milimeters)
Width (inches)
Height (milimeters)
Height (inches)
L:W ratio
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1016 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2240 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 Unknown
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio

General information

RAC rating 42.0
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1954 Kieft V8 De Soto PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1954

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