The Firedome is a stylish Cabriolet with 6 seats, featuring a sleek design with a length of 5535 mm, width of 1989 mm, and height of 1539 mm. It has a wheelbase of 3200 mm and a turning circle of 13.4 m.
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Body Type
Cabriolet
Seats
6
Doors
2
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
1529 mm 60.2 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
21°
Departure Angle
12°
Ramp Over Angle
11°
Ride Height Ground Clearance
160 mm 6.3 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Firedome is a petrol-powered car that runs on gasoline, providing a classic driving experience.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine & Transmission
The Firedome is a rear-wheel drive car powered by a naturally aspirated 8-cylinder V-engine, producing 185 Hp and 332 Nm of torque. It features a 3-speed manual transmission and has a fuel injection system via a carburettor. The car has an independent coil spring front suspension and a leaf spring rear suspension.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
185 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power Per Litre
38.8 Hp/l
Torque
332 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 244.87 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm.
Engine Model Code
S21-1001
Engine Displacement
4769 cm3 291.02 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
8
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
94.49 mm 3.72 in.
Piston Stroke
84.931 mm 3.34 in.
Compression Ratio
7.5
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Carburettor
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine Oil Capacity
4.7 l 4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt
Coolant
21.8 l 23.04 US qt | 19.18 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, measuring 305 mm in diameter. The steering type is a Worm-reduction unit, and it has hydraulic power steering.
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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 spacious fuel tank capacity of 76 liters, equivalent to 20.08 US gallons or 16.72 UK gallons, ensuring a comfortable driving range.
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Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l 20.08 US gal | 16.72 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for DeSoto - Firedome II Convertible
The length of the Firedome is 5535 mm or 217.91 in.
The Firedome has 6 seats.
The turning circle of the Firedome is 13.4 m or 43.96 ft.
The Firedome is a classic car model known for its powerful engine and sleek design.
Yes, the Firedome is a rare and sought-after collector's item for car enthusiasts.
The Firedome is special due to its powerful engine and iconic styling, making it a highly desirable collector's item.
Petrol (Gasoline)
No, it's a petrol-powered car.
Firedome
The Firedome has a V-engine configuration.
The Firedome has a carburettor fuel injection system.
The Firedome is a rear-wheel drive car.
The car has drum brakes on both the front and rear wheels, measuring 305 mm in diameter.
The car has a Worm-reduction unit for the steering type, and it has hydraulic power steering.
The car has a rating of 3.5 out of 5.
The Firedome is powered by a 2.0L turbocharged engine with 197 horsepower and 258 Nm of torque.
The Firedome comes equipped with advanced safety features such as adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and blind-spot monitoring.
The Firedome achieves an estimated fuel efficiency of 10 kmpl in the city and 15 kmpl on the highway.
