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| 1952 Desoto Firedome Series S17 |
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| Convertible Coupe |
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| Standard Specifications |
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| | Show Details |
| Original Base Price |
$3,183.00
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| No. Produced |
850
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| Body |
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| Body Maker |
Desoto
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| No. Doors |
2
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| Passengers |
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| Model Number |
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| Weight |
3,950lbs
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| Dimension |
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| Wheelbase |
125.5 inches
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| Length |
208.375 inches
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| Width |
74.875 inches
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| Height |
65.25 inches
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| Front Tread |
56 5/16 inches
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| Rear Tread |
59 9/16 inches
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| Engine | + | |
| Type | V8 Hemi, overhead valve | |
| Displacement | 276.1 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 5/8 & 3 11/32 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 7.10 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | | |
| Brake Horsepower | 160@4400 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 42.05 | |
| Torque | 250@2000 | |
| Carburetor |
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| Type |
Dual downdraft
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| Make |
Carter
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| Transmission | + | |
| Type | Helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Clutch Type |
Single plate dry disc
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| Clutch Size |
10.25 inches
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| Axle Type |
Semifloating
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| Differential |
Hypoid
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| Differential Ratio |
3.54 to 1
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| Suspension |
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| Front |
Independent lateral control coil springs
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| Rear |
Longitudinal leaf spring
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| Steering Gear |
Worm & roller
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| Brakes |
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| Service |
4 wheel hydraulic drum
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| Front Size |
12 inches
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| Rear Size |
12 inches
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| Emergency |
On the transmission
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| Size |
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| Other Systems Specifications | + | |
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | + | |
| Capacities | + | |
| Classic Rating |
Not Rated
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| VIN/ID | | |
| VIN/Serial no. | See Additional Information | |
| VIN Description |
| VIN Location | On left front door hinge post. | |
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| Additional Information | | |
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Serial Nos.: 55000001 to 55040155 & 64001004 to 640005899
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