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DeSotoDeSoto Fireflite I Four-Door Sedan 4.8 V8 (200 Hp) PowerFlite1954, 1955: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

1955 DeSoto Fireflite I Four-Door Sedan - Photo 1

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DeSoto Fireflite I Four-Door Sedan 4.8 V8 (200 Hp) PowerFlite /Sedan 1954 - 1955/
What is the body type of DeSoto Fireflite I Four-Door Sedan?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 6 Seats
How fast is 1954 Fireflite I Four-Door Sedan 4.8 V8 (200 Hp) PowerFlite?
0-60 mph: 12.8 sec
What is the power output of DeSoto Fireflite Sedan 1954 4.8 V8 (200 Hp) PowerFlite?
200 Hp, 371 Nm
274 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of DeSoto Fireflite Sedan 1954 4.8 V8 (200 Hp) PowerFlite?
4.8 l
4769 cm3
291.02 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1954 DeSoto 4.8 V8 (200 Hp) PowerFlite?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of DeSoto Fireflite I Four-Door Sedan Sedan 1954 4.8 V8 (200 Hp) PowerFlite?
Rear wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1954 DeSoto Fireflite Sedan?
5535 mm
217.91 in.
What is the width of 1954 DeSoto Fireflite Sedan?
1989 mm
78.31 in.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1954 DeSoto Fireflite I Four-Door Sedan 4.8 V8 (200 Hp) PowerFlite?
2, automatic transmission PowerFlite
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General information

Brand
DeSoto
Model
Fireflite
Generation
Fireflite I Four-Door Sedan
Modification (Engine)
4.8 V8 (200 Hp) PowerFlite
Start of production
1954
End of production
1955
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
6
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph
12.8 sec

Engine specs

Power
200 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power per litre
41.9 Hp/l
Torque
371 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 274 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm.
Engine Model/Code
S22-1001
Engine displacement
4769 cm3 291.02 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
94.49 mm 3.72 in.
Piston Stroke
84.931 mm 3.34 in.
Compression ratio
7.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Carburettor
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l 4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt
Coolant
22.7 l 23.99 US qt | 19.97 UK qt

Volume and weights

Fuel tank capacity
76 l 20.08 US gal | 16.72 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
1529 mm 60.2 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
21°
Departure angle
12°
Ramp-over (breakover) angle
11°

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