DeSoto Fireflite I Four-Door Sedan 4.8 V8 (200 Hp) PowerFlite 1954

General Information

Modification (Engine)

4.8 V8 (200 Hp) PowerFlite

Start of production

1954 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

End of production

1955 year

Engine

Power

200 Hp @ 4400 rpm.

Power per litre

41.9 Hp/l

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Compression ratio

7.5

Number of valves per cylinder

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

Performance Characteristics

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

12.8 sec

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

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

DeSoto Fireflite 4.8 V8 (200 Hp) PowerFlite