DeSoto Fireflite II Four-Door Sedan 5.4 V8 (255 Hp) PowerFlite | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

1956 DeSoto Fireflite II Four-Door Sedan - Photo 1

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DeSoto Fireflite II Four-Door Sedan 5.4 V8 (255 Hp) PowerFlite /Sedan 1955 - 1956/

What is the body type of DeSoto Fireflite II Four-Door Sedan?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 6 Seats

What is the power output of DeSoto Fireflite Sedan 1955 5.4 V8 (255 Hp) PowerFlite?

255 Hp, 475 Nm
350 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of DeSoto Fireflite Sedan 1955 5.4 V8 (255 Hp) PowerFlite?

5.4 l
5408 cm³
330.02 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1955 DeSoto 5.4 V8 (255 Hp) PowerFlite?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of DeSoto Fireflite II Four-Door Sedan 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.

What is the length of 1955 DeSoto Fireflite Sedan?

5535 mm
217.91 in.

What is the width of 1955 DeSoto Fireflite Sedan?

1989 mm
78.31 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1955 DeSoto Fireflite II Four-Door Sedan 5.4 V8 (255 Hp) PowerFlite?

1817 kg
4006 lbs.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1955 DeSoto Fireflite II Four-Door Sedan 5.4 V8 (255 Hp) PowerFlite?

2, automatic transmission PowerFlite

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General information

Brand

DeSoto

Model

Fireflite

Generation

Fireflite II Four-Door Sedan

Modification (Engine)

5.4 V8 (255 Hp) PowerFlite

Start of production

1955

End of production

1956

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

7.1 kg/Hp, 140.3 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.8 kg/Nm, 261.4 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

255 Hp @ 4400 rpm.

Power per litre

47.2 Hp/l

Torque

475 Nm @ 3200 rpm. 350 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm.

Engine Model/Code

S24

Engine displacement

5408 cm³ 330.02 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

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

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

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1817 kg 4006 lbs.

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 (breakover) 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

Specs of DeSoto Fireflite II Four-Door Sedan 5.4 V8 (255 Hp) PowerFlite /1955, 1956/