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DeSoto Firedome

1952 – 1959 Sedan United States

The DeSoto Firedome dates from the 1950s: DeSoto built it from 1952 to 1959. Only one version was offered: the 4.5L V8 2AT RWD, good for 160 hp.

DeSoto Firedome
Body styleSedan
Production1952 – 1959
Variants1
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power160 hp
0–100 km/h14.0 s
Top speed150 km/h
Fuel economy19.5 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

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VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
4.5L V8 2AT RWD (160 HP)
4.5 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 160 hp 14.0 s 150 2-speed automatic
Length5,436 mm
Width1,974 mm
Height1,651 mm
Wheelbase3,188 mm
Curb weight1,780 kg
Torque339 Nm

Ranges across all 1 variants of this generation.