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De Soto Firedome

(1952 model)

Brief specs of 1952 De Soto Firedome

4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 4524 cm3 / 276.1 cu in / 276.1 cu in, 119.3 kW / 160.0 hp / 160.0 hp @ 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm, 339.0 N·m / 250.0 lb·ft / 250.0 lb·ft @ 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm, automatic 3-speed transmission, rear wheel drive

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)De SotoIssued from1952
ModelFiredomeIssued until
SerieFiredomeNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerDe SotoCountryFR

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length5420 mm / 213.4 in / 213.4 inTotal (curb) weight1742 kg / 3840 lb / 3840 lb
Width1950 mm / 76.8 in / 76.8 inDry weight
Height1588 mm / 62.5 in / 62.5 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase3188 mm / 125.5 in / 125.5 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity
Length/wheelbase ratio1.7  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.63 m2 / 28.3 sq ft / 28.3 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (V8)Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore92.1 mm / 3.63 in / 3.63 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke84.9 mm / 3.34 in / 3.34 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.08
Fuel supply1 Ca carbEngine displacement4524 cm3 / 276.1 cu in / 276.1 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity565.50 cm3/cylinder / 34.509 cu in/cylinder / 34.509 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Compression ratio7.1 : 1
SumpMax. output power119.3 kW / 160.0 hp / 160.0 hp at 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque339.0 N·m / 250.0 lb·ft / 250.0 lb·ft at 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)47.7 kW / 64.0 hp / 64.0 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output26.4 kW/l / 0.579 bhp/cu in / 0.579 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque74.9 N·m/l / 0.66 lb·ft/cu in / 0.66 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears3
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.7

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio91.8 kW/ton / 69.6 bhp/ton / 69.6 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontIndependent, Coil springsSuspension rearLive axle, Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of De Soto Firedome

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