Compare: DeSoto Fireflite 1955 Coupe 255 Hp

General information

Brand

DeSoto

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

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

255 Hp @ 4400 rpm.

Torque

475 Nm @ 3200 rpm.

Engine Model/Code

S24

Engine displacement

5408 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

94.49 mm

Piston Stroke

96.52 mm

Compression ratio

8.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

3.8 l

Coolant

22.7 l

Space, Volume and weights

Fuel tank capacity

79 l

Dimensions

Length

5611 mm

Width

1989 mm

Height

1473 mm

Wheelbase

3200 mm

Front track

1534 mm

Rear (Back) track

1514 mm

Front overhang

930 mm

Rear overhang

1481 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

13.4 m

Approach angle

19°

Departure angle

11°

Ramp-over (brakeover) angle

12°

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

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