What is the body type, DeSoto Firedome II Four-Door Sportsman (facelift 1956)? | Sedan, 4 Doors, 6 Seats |
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How much power, DeSoto Firedome Sedan 1955 5.4 V8 (230 Hp)? | 230 Hp, 414 Nm 305.35 lb.-ft. |
What is the engine size, DeSoto Firedome Sedan 1955 5.4 V8 (230 Hp)? | 5.4 l 5408 cm3 330.02 cu. in. |
How many cylinders, 1955 DeSoto 5.4 V8 (230 Hp)? | 8, V-engine |
What is the drivetrain, DeSoto Firedome II Four-Door Sportsman (facelift 1956) Sedan 1955 5.4 V8 (230 Hp)? | 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 Firedome Sedan? | 5535 mm 217.91 in. |
How wide is the vehicle, 1955 DeSoto Firedome Sedan? | 1989 mm 78.31 in. |
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1955 DeSoto Firedome II Four-Door Sportsman (facelift 1956) 5.4 V8 (230 Hp)? | 3, manual transmission |
General information | |
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Brand | DeSoto |
Model | Firedome |
Generation | Firedome II Four-Door Sportsman (facelift 1956) |
Modification (Engine) | 5.4 V8 (230 Hp) |
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 | 230 Hp @ 4400 rpm. |
Power per litre | 42.5 Hp/l |
Torque | 414 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 305.35 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm. |
Engine Model/Code | S23 |
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 |
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 | 3 gears, manual transmission |
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 |