DeSoto Firedome II Four-Door Sedan (facelift 1956) 5.4 V8 (230 Hp) PowerFlite | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

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

What is the body type of DeSoto Firedome II Four-Door Sedan (facelift 1956)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 6 Seats

What is the power output of DeSoto Firedome Sedan 1955 5.4 V8 (230 Hp) PowerFlite?

230 Hp, 414 Nm
305 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of DeSoto Firedome Sedan 1955 5.4 V8 (230 Hp) PowerFlite?

5.4 l
5408 cm³
330.02 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1955 DeSoto 5.4 V8 (230 Hp) PowerFlite?

8, V-engine

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

What is the length of 1955 DeSoto Firedome Sedan?

5535 mm
217.91 in.

What is the width of 1955 DeSoto Firedome Sedan?

1989 mm
78.31 in.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1955 DeSoto Firedome II Four-Door Sedan (facelift 1956) 5.4 V8 (230 Hp) PowerFlite?

2, automatic transmission

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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 year

End of production

1956 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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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 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm.

Engine Model/Code

S23

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

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

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 Firedome II Four-Door Sedan (facelift 1956) 5.4 V8 (230 Hp) PowerFlite /1955, 1956/