The Firedome has a drag coefficient of 0.6, indicating a good balance of aerodynamics and power.
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Drag Coefficient Cd
0.6
Body & Dimensions
The Firedome is a sleek coupe with a sporty design, featuring a 6-seat capacity and a compact size with a length of 5448mm, width of 1969mm, and height of 1632mm. It has a wheelbase of 3188mm and a turning circle of 12.8m. The car has a ground clearance of 178mm and a ride height of 178mm.
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Body Type
Coupe
Seats
6
Doors
2
Length
5448 mm 214.49 in.
Width
1969 mm 77.52 in.
Height
1632 mm 64.25 in.
Wheelbase
3188 mm 125.51 in.
Front Track
1403 mm 55.24 in.
Rear Track
1438 mm 56.61 in.
Front Overhang
940 mm 37.01 in.
Rear Overhang
1321 mm 52.01 in.
Min Turning Circle
12.8 m 41.99 ft.
Approach Angle
23°
Departure Angle
17°
Ramp Over Angle
15°
Ride Height Ground Clearance
178 mm 7.01 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Firedome is a petrol-powered car, ideal for those who prefer the power and performance of a gasoline engine.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine & Transmission
The Firedome is a rear-wheel drive car powered by a 4.5-liter, 8-cylinder internal combustion engine, producing 170 horsepower and 255.2 lb-ft of torque. It features a 2-speed automatic transmission and has a carburettor fuel injection system. The engine has a compression ratio of 7.5 and a bore and stroke of 92.075 mm and 84.931 mm, respectively.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
170 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power Per Litre
37.6 Hp/l
Torque
346 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 255.2 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.
Engine Model Code
S19-1001
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
7.5
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
2 gears, automatic transmission PowerFlite
Front Suspension
Independent coil spring
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Brakes
The Firedome is a classic car with drum brakes on both the front and rear wheels, featuring a worm-reduction unit for steering and hydraulic power steering. It's a reliable ride with a traditional feel.
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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 has a fuel tank capacity of 64 liters, which is equivalent to 16.91 US gallons or 14.08 UK gallons. This size allows for a decent driving range before needing to refuel.
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Fuel Tank Capacity
64 l 16.91 US gal | 14.08 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for DeSoto - Firedome Sportsman Coupe (facelift 1954)
The model name of this car is Firedome.
The Firedome has a seating capacity of 6 people.
The Firedome has a length of 5448mm (214.49 in.).
The Firedome has a ground clearance of 178mm (7.01 in.).
The drag coefficient of the Firedome is 0.6.
The Firedome's drag coefficient of 0.6 indicates a good balance of aerodynamics and power compared to other cars.
A lower drag coefficient means that the Firedome experiences less air resistance, which can result in better fuel efficiency and performance.
The Firedome uses petrol (gasoline).
No, the Firedome is a petrol-powered car.
The engine displacement of the Firedome is 4524 cm3 or 276.07 cu. in.
The Firedome has a 2-speed automatic transmission.
The Firedome has a carburettor fuel injection system.
The Firedome has drum brakes on both the front and rear wheels.
The Firedome features a worm-reduction unit for steering.
The Firedome has hydraulic power steering.
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 airbags, ABS, EBD, and traction control.
The Firedome achieves a fuel efficiency of 18 kmpl in the city and 25 kmpl on the highway.
The Firedome has a fuel tank capacity of 16.91 US gallons.
The Firedome has a fuel tank capacity of 64 liters.
The Firedome's fuel tank capacity is 14.08 UK gallons.
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