The Firedome is a sedan with a sleek design, featuring a length of 5535 mm, width of 1989 mm, and height of 1539 mm. It has a wheelbase of 3200 mm and a ground clearance of 160 mm. It also has a turning radius of 13.4 m and a ride height of 6.3 in.
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Body Type
Sedan
Seats
6
Doors
4
Length
5535 mm 217.91 in.
Width
1989 mm 78.31 in.
Height
1539 mm 60.59 in.
Wheelbase
3200 mm 125.98 in.
Front Track
1534 mm 60.39 in.
Rear Track
1514 mm 59.61 in.
Front Overhang
930 mm 36.61 in.
Rear Overhang
1405 mm 55.31 in.
Min Turning Circle
13.4 m 43.96 ft.
Approach Angle
19°
Departure Angle
11°
Ramp Over Angle
12°
Ride Height Ground Clearance
160 mm 6.3 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Firedome is a petrol-powered car, offering a classic driving experience with its gasoline engine.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine & Transmission
The Firedome boasts a powerful 5.4L V8 engine generating 230 hp and 414 Nm of torque. This engine is paired with a 3-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive. The suspension system features independent coil springs upfront and leaf springs at the rear for optimal handling and stability.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
230 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power Per Litre
42.5 Hp/l
Torque
414 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 305.35 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm.
Engine Model Code
S23
Engine Displacement
5408 cm3 330.02 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
8
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
94.49 mm 3.72 in.
Piston Stroke
96.52 mm 3.8 in.
Compression Ratio
8.5
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Carburettor
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine Oil Capacity
3.8 l 4.02 US qt | 3.34 UK qt
Coolant
22.7 l 23.99 US qt | 19.97 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
3 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Independent coil spring
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Brakes
The car is a Firedome with drum brakes on both the front and rear wheels, sized at 305 mm. It has a worm-reduction unit for steering and a hydraulic steering system.
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Front Brakes
Drum, 305 mm
Rear Brakes
Drum, 305 mm
Steering Type
Worm-reduction unit
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Weight & Capacity
The Firedome model comes with a fuel tank capacity of 79 liters, equivalent to 20.87 US gallons or 17.38 UK gallons, providing a decent range for drivers.
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Fuel Tank Capacity
79 l 20.87 US gal | 17.38 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for DeSoto - Firedome Four-Door Seville
The length of the Firedome is 5535 mm or 217.91 in.
The Firedome has 6 seats.
The ground clearance of the Firedome is 160 mm or 6.3 in.
The Firedome is powered by a 1.3L 4-cylinder engine with 97 horsepower and 128 Nm of torque.
The Firedome comes standard with features such as airbags, ABS, EBD, and traction control.
The Firedome achieves a fuel efficiency of 18 kmpl in the city and 25 kmpl on the highway.
Petrol (Gasoline)
No, it's a petrol-powered car.
Firedome
The Firedome is equipped with a carburettor.
The Firedome has a 3-speed manual transmission.
The Firedome features a V-engine configuration with 8 cylinders.
The car has drum brakes on both the front and rear wheels, sized at 305 mm.
The car has a worm-reduction unit for steering and a hydraulic steering system.
The car has been rated 3 out of 5.
The Firedome was a car model produced by DeSoto, an American automobile manufacturer.
The Firedome was known for its powerful engine and sleek design.
The Firedome was produced in the 1950s and 1960s.
The fuel tank capacity of the Firedome model is 79 liters or 20.87 US gallons or 17.38 UK gallons.
The fuel tank capacity of the Firedome model is decent, providing a reasonable range for drivers.
The fuel tank capacity of the Firedome model is measured in liters, US gallons, and UK gallons.
