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Specs of DeSoto Fireflite II Convertible 5.4 V8 (255 Hp) PowerFlite /1955, 1956/

1956 DeSoto Fireflite II Convertible - Photo 1
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Key specs

DeSoto Fireflite II Convertible 5.4 V8 (255 Hp) PowerFlite /Cabriolet 1955 - 1956/

What is the body type of DeSoto Fireflite II Convertible?
Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 6 Seats
What is the power output of DeSoto Fireflite Cabriolet 1955 5.4 V8 (255 Hp) PowerFlite?
255 Hp, 475 Nm
350 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of DeSoto Fireflite Cabriolet 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 Convertible Cabriolet 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 Cabriolet?
5611 mm
220.91 in.
What is the width of 1955 DeSoto Fireflite Cabriolet?
1989 mm
78.31 in.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1955 DeSoto Fireflite II Convertible 5.4 V8 (255 Hp) PowerFlite?
2, automatic transmission PowerFlite
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General information

Brand
DeSoto
Model
Fireflite
Generation
Fireflite II Convertible
Modification (Engine)
5.4 V8 (255 Hp) PowerFlite
Start of production
1955 year
End of production
1956 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Cabriolet
Seats
6
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)

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
8
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
2
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
5611 mm 220.91 in.
Width
1989 mm 78.31 in.
Height
1473 mm 57.99 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
1481 mm 58.31 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 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