The Firedome has a drag coefficient of 0.60, indicating a moderate level of aerodynamic efficiency.
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Drag Coefficient Cd
0.60
Body & Dimensions
The Firedome is a large sedan with seating for up to 8 passengers and 4 doors. It has a length of 5699 mm (224.4 in.), width of 1934 mm (76.1 in.), and height of 1700 mm (66.9 in.). The wheelbase is 3543 mm (139.5 in.), with a front track of 1430 mm (56.3 in.) and rear track of 1513 mm (59.6 in.). The minimum turning circle is 13.5 m (44.3 ft.).
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Body Type
Sedan
Seats
8
Doors
4
Length
5699 mm 224.37 in.
Width
1934 mm 76.14 in.
Height
1700 mm 66.93 in.
Wheelbase
3543 mm 139.49 in.
Front Track
1430 mm 56.3 in.
Rear Track
1513 mm 59.57 in.
Min Turning Circle
13.5 m 44.29 ft.
Fuel Consumption
The car model is Firedome and it runs on Petrol (Gasoline) fuel type.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine & Transmission
The Firedome is a V8, rear-wheel drive car with a 4.5L engine that produces 160 HP and 339 Nm of torque. It has a 3-speed manual transmission and uses a carburetor for fuel delivery. The car has an independent coil spring suspension in the front and leaf spring suspension in the rear. The engine has a displacement of 4524 cm3 (276.07 cu. in.), a bore of 92.075 mm (3.63 in.), and a stroke of 84.931 mm (3.34 in.). The compression ratio is 7.1 and it has 2 valves per cylinder. The engine oil capacity is 4.7L (4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt) and the coolant capacity is 23.6 l (24.94 US qt | 20.77 UK qt).
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
160 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power Per Litre
35.4 Hp/l
Torque
339 Nm @ 2000 rpm. 250.03 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm.
Engine Model Code
S17-1001
Engine Displacement
4524 cm3 276.07 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
8
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
92.075 mm 3.63 in.
Piston Stroke
84.931 mm 3.34 in.
Compression Ratio
7.1
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Carburettor
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine Oil Capacity
4.7 l 4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt
Coolant
23.6 l 24.94 US qt | 20.77 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
None
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Front Brakes
Drum, 305 mm
Rear Brakes
Drum, 305 mm
Weight & Capacity
The Firedome is a car model with a fuel tank capacity of 64 liters, equivalent to 16.91 US gallons or 14.08 UK gallons.
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Fuel Tank Capacity
64 l 16.91 US gal | 14.08 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for DeSoto - Firedome I Eight-Passenger
The Firedome has seating for up to 8 passengers.
The wheelbase of the Firedome is 3543 mm (139.5 in.).
The minimum turning circle of the Firedome is 13.5 m (44.3 ft.).
The drag coefficient of the Firedome is 0.60.
The Firedome's drag coefficient of 0.60 is moderate, with lower values indicating better aerodynamic efficiency.
The drag coefficient of a car is affected by factors such as its shape, surface roughness, and frontal area.
The car model is Firedome.
The car runs on Petrol (Gasoline) fuel type.
The car has been given a rating of 3 out of 5.
The Firedome has an internal combustion engine.
The Firedome produces 160 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
The Firedome has a 3 gears, manual transmission.
The Firedome model has drum brakes on both the front and rear wheels.
The diameter of the brakes on the Firedome model is 305 mm.
Yes, drum brakes are generally less efficient than disc brakes, especially in wet conditions.
The Firedome is powered by a 1.3L engine with 97 horsepower and 128 Nm of torque.
The Firedome comes standard with features such as airbags, anti-lock brakes, and electronic stability control.
The Firedome achieves an impressive fuel efficiency of 18.5 kmpl.
64 liters (16.91 US gal | 14.08 UK gal)
Firedome
Yes, with a capacity of 64 liters, it should be suitable for long road trips.
