| General information | |
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| Brand | DeSoto |
| Model | Fireflite |
| Generation | Fireflite II Four-Door Sportsman |
| Type (Engine) | 5.4 V8 (255 Hp) PowerFlite |
| Start of production | 1955 year |
| End of production | 1956 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 6 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 255 Hp @ 4400 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 47.2 Hp/l |
| Torque | 475 Nm @ 3200 rpm. 350.34 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code | S24 |
| Engine displacement | 5408 cm3 330.02 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 94.49 mm 3.72 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 96.52 mm 3.8 in. |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel injection system | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Engine oil capacity | 3.8 l 4.02 US qt | 3.34 UK qt |
| Coolant | 22.7 l 23.99 US qt | 19.97 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Fuel tank capacity | 79 l 20.87 US gal | 17.38 UK gal |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 5535 mm 217.91 in. |
| Width | 1989 mm 78.31 in. |
| Height | 1539 mm 60.59 in. |
| Wheelbase | 3200 mm 125.98 in. |
| Front track | 1534 mm 60.39 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1514 mm 59.61 in. |
| Front overhang | 930 mm 36.61 in. |
| Rear overhang | 1405 mm 55.31 in. |
| Ride height (ground clearance) | 160 mm 6.3 in. |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 13.4 m 43.96 ft. |
| Approach angle | 19° |
| Departure angle | 11° |
| Ramp-over (brakeover) angle | 12° |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears and type of gearbox | 2 gears, automatic transmission PowerFlite |
| Front suspension | Independent coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Leaf spring |
| Front brakes | Drum, 305 mm |
| Rear brakes | Drum, 305 mm |
| Steering type | Worm-reduction unit |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| What is the body type, DeSoto Fireflite II Four-Door Sportsman? | Sedan, 4 Doors, 6 Seats |
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| How much power, DeSoto Fireflite Sedan 1955 5.4 V8 (255 Hp) PowerFlite? | 255 Hp, 475 Nm 350.34 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, DeSoto Fireflite Sedan 1955 5.4 V8 (255 Hp) PowerFlite? | 5.4 l 5408 cm3 330.02 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1955 DeSoto 5.4 V8 (255 Hp) PowerFlite? | 8, V-engine |
| What is the drivetrain, DeSoto Fireflite II Four-Door Sportsman Sedan 1955 5.4 V8 (255 Hp) PowerFlite? | Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| How long is this vehicle, 1955 DeSoto Fireflite Sedan? | 5535 mm 217.91 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1955 DeSoto Fireflite Sedan? | 1989 mm 78.31 in. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1955 DeSoto Fireflite II Four-Door Sportsman 5.4 V8 (255 Hp) PowerFlite? | 2, automatic transmission PowerFlite |
