DeSoto Fireflite II Convertible 5.4 V8 (255 Hp) PowerFlite 1955

General Information

Modification (Engine)

5.4 V8 (255 Hp) PowerFlite

Start of production

1955 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Cabriolet

Seats

Doors

End of production

1956 year

Engine

Power

255 Hp @ 4400 rpm.

Power per litre

47.2 Hp/l

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Compression ratio

8.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

475 Nm @ 3200 rpm.

Engine displacement

5408

Cylinder Bore

94.5 mm

Piston Stroke

96.5 mm

Engine oil capacity

3.8 l

Coolant

22.7 l

Fuel System

Carburettor

Valvetrain

OHV

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1514 mm

Width

1989 mm

Height

1473 mm

Length

5611 mm

Front track

1534 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

4 m

Front overhang

930 mm

Rear overhang

1481 mm

Ramp-over (brakeover) angle

12 °

Wheelbase

3200 mm

Volume and Weight

Fuel tank capacity

79 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 5.4 V8 (255 Hp) PowerFlite

General Information

Engine

Dimensions

Volume and Weight

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

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