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

General information

Brand
DeSoto
Model
Firedome
Generation
Firedome II Four-Door Sedan (facelift 1956)
Modification (Engine)
5.4 V8 (230 Hp) PowerFlite
Start of production
1955
End of production
1956
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
6
Doors
4

Performance specs

Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Internal combustion engine specs

Power
230 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power per litre
42.5 Hp/l
Torque
414 Nm @ 2800 rpm.
Engine Model/Code
S23
Engine displacement
5408 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
94.49 mm
Piston Stroke
96.52 mm
Compression ratio
8.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Carburettor
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine oil capacity
3.8 l
Coolant
22.7 l

Volume and weights

Fuel tank capacity
79 l

Dimensions

Length
5535 mm
Width
1989 mm
Height
1539 mm
Wheelbase
3200 mm
Front track
1534 mm
Rear (Back) track
1514 mm
Front overhang
930 mm
Rear overhang
1405 mm
Ride height (ground clearance)
160 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
13.4 m
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
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