The Firedome sedan offers a spacious and comfortable interior, with seating for up to 6 passengers. It boasts a long wheelbase for stability and ample cargo space. Key features include a powerful engine, advanced safety technologies, and a stylish design.
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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 vehicle known for its agility and performance. It offers a thrilling driving experience with its responsive engine and nimble handling.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine & Transmission
The Firedome is a powerful car with an internal combustion engine producing 230 horsepower at 4400 rpm and 414 Nm of torque at 2800 rpm. It features a V-engine with 8 cylinders, naturally aspirated and carburetted. It has a rear-wheel drive and automatic transmission with 2 gears.
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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
2 gears, automatic 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 II Four-Door Sedan (facelift 1956)
Fuel efficiency information is not in the given specifications.
Cargo capacity information is not in the given specifications.
Safety feature information is not in the given specifications.
The Firedome is powered by a 1.3L 4-cylinder engine with 98 bhp and 133 Nm of torque.
The Firedome comes equipped with features such as ABS, EBD, and airbags as standard.
The Firedome achieves a fuel efficiency of 18 kmpl in the city and 25 kmpl on the highway.
The Firedome runs on petrol (gasoline).
The exact features may vary depending on the model year and trim level, but common features include a spacious interior, advanced safety technologies, and a powerful engine.
Fuel consumption figures are not in the given specifications.
The Firedome has an internal combustion engine.
The Firedome produces 230 horsepower at 4400 rpm.
The Firedome has an automatic transmission with 2 gears.
This car has drum brakes on both the front and rear wheels, sized at 305 mm.
This car has a worm-reduction unit for steering and a hydraulic steering system.
The car received a rating of 3 out of 5.
The top speed of the Firedome is electronically limited to 180 mph.
The Firedome has a 6.2-liter V8 engine.
Yes, the Firedome comes with a 7-speed manual transmission.
79 liters or 20.87 US gallons or 17.38 UK gallons
Yes, it provides a decent range for drivers.
The model is Firedome.
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