| General | |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Brand | DeSoto |
| Doors | 4 |
| End of production | 1954 |
| Generation | Firedome Four-Door Sedan (1954) |
| Model | Firedome |
| Modification (Engine) | 4.5 V8 (170 Hp) |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Seats | 6 |
| Start of production | 1953 |
| Performance | |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Dimensions | |
| Approach angle | 23° |
| Departure angle | 17° |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.6 |
| Front overhang | 940 mm |
| Front track | 1403 mm |
| Height | 1632 mm |
| Length | 5448 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 12.8 m |
| Ramp angle | 15° |
| Rear (Back) track | 1438 mm |
| Rear overhang | 1321 mm |
| Ride height | 178 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3188 mm |
| Width | 1969 mm |
| Engine | |
| Compression ratio | 7.5 |
| Coolant | 21.8 l |
| Cylinder Bore | 92.075 mm |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine displacement | 4524 cm |
| Engine oil capacity | 4.7 l |
| Fuel System | Carburettor |
| Model Engine | S19-1001 |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
| Power | 170 Hp @ 4400 rpm. |
| Torque | 346 Nm @ 2400 rpm. |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Front brakes | Drum, 305 mm |
| Front suspension | Independent, spring |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 3 |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Rear brakes | Drum, 305 mm |
| Rear suspension | Leaf spring |
| Steering type | Worm-reduction unit |
| Space | |
| Fuel tank capacity | 64 l |
| Kerb Weight | 1701 kg |
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