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1955 DeSoto Fireflite II Two-Door Sportsman 5.4 V8 (255 Hp) PowerFlite

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DeSoto Fireflite Coupe 1955, 1956

What is the body type, DeSoto Fireflite II Two-Door Sportsman?Coupe, 2 Doors, 6 Seats
How much power, DeSoto Fireflite Coupe 1955 5.4 V8 (255 Hp) PowerFlite?255 Hp, 475 Nm
350.34 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, DeSoto Fireflite Coupe 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 Two-Door Sportsman Coupe 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 Coupe?5611 mm
220.91 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1955 DeSoto Fireflite Coupe?1989 mm
78.31 in.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1955 DeSoto Fireflite II Two-Door Sportsman 5.4 V8 (255 Hp) PowerFlite?2, automatic transmission PowerFlite

DeSoto Fireflite II Two-Door Sportsman 5.4 V8 (255 Hp) PowerFlite 1955, 1956 Specs

General information
BrandDeSoto
Model Fireflite
Generation Fireflite II Two-Door Sportsman
Modification (Engine) 5.4 V8 (255 Hp) PowerFlite
Start of production 1955 year
End of production 1956 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCoupe
Seats 6
Doors 2
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
Space, Volume and weights
Fuel tank capacity 79 l 20.87 US gal | 17.38 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 5611 mm 220.91 in.
Width 1989 mm 78.31 in.
Height 1473 mm 57.99 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 1481 mm 58.31 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