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1955 DeSoto Firedome II Four-Door Sportsman (facelift 1956) 5.4 V8 (230 Hp) PowerFlite

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Key specs

DeSoto Firedome Sedan 1955, 1956

What is the body type, DeSoto Firedome II Four-Door Sportsman (facelift 1956)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 6 Seats
How much power, DeSoto Firedome Sedan 1955 5.4 V8 (230 Hp) PowerFlite?230 Hp, 414 Nm
305.35 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, DeSoto Firedome Sedan 1955 5.4 V8 (230 Hp) PowerFlite?5.4 l
5408 cm3
330.02 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1955 DeSoto 5.4 V8 (230 Hp) PowerFlite?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, DeSoto Firedome II Four-Door Sportsman (facelift 1956) Sedan 1955 5.4 V8 (230 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 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) PowerFlite?2, automatic transmission PowerFlite

DeSoto Firedome II Four-Door Sportsman (facelift 1956) 5.4 V8 (230 Hp) PowerFlite 1955, 1956 Specs

General information
BrandDeSoto
Model Firedome
Generation Firedome II Four-Door Sportsman (facelift 1956)
Modification (Engine) 5.4 V8 (230 Hp) PowerFlite
Start of production 1955 year
End of production 1956 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
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 2 gears, automatic transmission PowerFlite
Front suspension Independent coil spring
Rear suspension Leaf spring
Front brakesDrum, 305 mm
Rear brakesDrum, 305 mm
Steering type Worm-reduction unit
Power steering Hydraulic Steering