These are standard specifications for the 1953 DeSoto Firedome, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1952 - 1959 |
| Price : | $2,715-$3,542 |
| Weight : | 3640 lbs | 1651.076 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4524 cc | 276.1 cu in. | 4.5 L. |
| Power : | 170 BHP (125.12 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Torque : | 250 Ft-Lbs (339 NM) @ 2000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 85 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Carter BBD 2-barrel carburetor | |
Production Figures
| Total DeSoto Production for 1953 : | 132,104 |
| 1953 DeSoto Firedome | |
| Club Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 14,591 |
| Club Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 14,591 |
| Convertible Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 1,700 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 64,211 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 8 P : | 200 |
| Sportsman Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P : | 4,700 |
| Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 1,100 |
Handling
1953 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,650 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $9,550 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.20 |
1953 DeSoto Firedome FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1953 DeSoto Firedome?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1953 DeSoto Firedome? A: The 1953 DeSoto Firedome has a wheelbase size of 139.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1953 DeSoto Firedome? A: The 1953 DeSoto Firedome has a length of 224.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1953 DeSoto Firedome cost when new?A: The 1953 DeSoto Firedome cost approximately $2,715 to $3,542 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1953 DeSoto Firedome? A: The 1953 DeSoto Firedome was offered as a Club Coupe, Convertible Coupe, Sedan, Sportsman Hardtop, Station Wagon.Q: How many vehicles did DeSoto produce in 1953? A: DeSoto produced 132,104 automobiles in 1953.Q: What engine did the 1953 DeSoto Firedome have? A: The engine powering the 1953 DeSoto Firedome was a V 8 (4524 cc | 276.1 cu in. | 4.5 L.) with 170 BHP (125.12 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 250 Ft-Lbs (339 NM) @ 2000 RPM.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1953 DeSoto Firedome?
How many 1953 DeSoto Firedome were produced?
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1953 DeSoto Firedome? A: The 1953 DeSoto Firedome has a wheelbase size of 139.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1953 DeSoto Firedome? A: The 1953 DeSoto Firedome has a length of 224.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1953 DeSoto Firedome cost when new?A: The 1953 DeSoto Firedome cost approximately $2,715 to $3,542 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1953 DeSoto Firedome? A: The 1953 DeSoto Firedome was offered as a Club Coupe, Convertible Coupe, Sedan, Sportsman Hardtop, Station Wagon.Q: How many vehicles did DeSoto produce in 1953? A: DeSoto produced 132,104 automobiles in 1953.Q: What engine did the 1953 DeSoto Firedome have? A: The engine powering the 1953 DeSoto Firedome was a V 8 (4524 cc | 276.1 cu in. | 4.5 L.) with 170 BHP (125.12 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 250 Ft-Lbs (339 NM) @ 2000 RPM. Similar Vehicles
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