The Firedome is a Station wagon (estate) with 6 seats and 5 doors. It has a length of 5552 mm (218.58 in.), a width of 1989 mm (78.31 in.), and a height of 1539 mm (60.59 in.). The wheelbase is 3200 mm (125.98 in.), the front track is 1534 mm (60.39 in.), and the rear track is 1514 mm (59.61 in.). The minimum turning circle is 13.4 m (43.96 ft.).
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Body Type
Station wagon (estate)
Seats
6
Doors
5
Length
5552 mm 218.58 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.
Min Turning Circle
13.4 m 43.96 ft.
Fuel Consumption
The Firedome is a petrol-powered car, ideal for those who prefer the traditional fuel type. With its robust engine, it's perfect for daily commutes and long road trips.
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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 230 Hp and 414 Nm of torque. It features a 3-speed manual transmission and has a displacement of 5408 cm3. The engine has a compression ratio of 8.5 and uses a carburettor fuel injection system.
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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 is a fuel-efficient car with a fuel tank capacity of 79 liters, 20.87 US gallons, or 17.38 UK gallons.
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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 Station Wagon (facelift 1956)
The Firedome is a Station wagon (estate).
The Firedome has 6 seats.
The length of the Firedome is 5552 mm (218.58 in.).
The top speed of the Firedome is electronically limited to 180 mph.
No, the Firedome is available with both manual and automatic transmissions.
The fuel economy of the Firedome is estimated to be 15 mpg city, 22 mpg highway, and 18 mpg combined.
Petrol (Gasoline)
Yes, its robust engine makes it perfect for long drives.
Firedome
V-engine
3-speed manual
Rear wheel drive
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.
No, the Firedome also comes with an automatic transmission option.
No, the Firedome is a gasoline-powered vehicle.
The fuel tank capacity of the Firedome is 79 liters, 20.87 US gallons, or 17.38 UK gallons.
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