1954 - Kieft - V8 De Soto

Technical Specs of This Model
1. V8 De Soto 1954
General Information
Make Kieft
Model V8 De Soto
Production Year 1954
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2362 mm     (93 in)
Front Track 1257 mm     (49,5 in)
Rear Track 1257 mm     (49,5 in)
Length
Width
Height
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio
Weight 1016 kg     (2237,9 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer De Soto
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 4520 cc     (275,83 cu in)
Bore 92 mm     (3,62 in)
Stroke 85 mm     (3,35 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,08
Unitary Capacity 565 cc/cylinder    (34,48 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 7,1 : 1
Fuel System Type
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 160 HP     (119,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4400 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque
Maximum Engine Torque rpm
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 258,9 N.m    (4400 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 157,5 HP/ton    (117,4 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 35,4 HP/litre    (26,4 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type
Top Gear Ratio
Final Drive Ratio
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front)
Suspension (rear)
Brakes (front/rear)
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)