DeSoto Fireflite 4.8 V8 (200 Hp)

1954 - 1955
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Body type
Cabriolet, 6 seats
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Boot capacity
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Engine capacity
4769 cm3
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Power
200 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
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Transmission
3 gears, manual transmission
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Transmission
Rear wheel drive
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Acceleration to 100 km/h
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Max. speed
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Fuel
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Average consumption

General Information

Modification (Engine)
4.8 V8 (200 Hp)
Start of production
1954 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Cabriolet
Seats
6
Doors
2
End of production
1955 year

Engine

Power
200 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power per litre
41.9 Hp/l
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Compression ratio
7.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Torque
371 Nm @ 2800 rpm.
Engine displacement
4769
Cylinder Bore
94.5 mm
Piston Stroke
84.9 mm
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l
Coolant
22.7 l
Fuel System
Carburettor
Valvetrain
OHV

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track
1514 mm
Width
1989 mm
Height
1539 mm
Length
5535 mm
Front track
1529 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
4 m
Front overhang
930 mm
Rear overhang
1405 mm
Ramp-over (brakeover) angle
11 °
Wheelbase
3200 mm
Ride height (ground clearance)
160 mm

Volume and Weight

Fuel tank capacity
76 l

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

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
3 gears, manual 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

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