DeSoto
Fireflite 5.4 V8 (255 Hp) PowerFlite
5.4 V8 (255 Hp) PowerFlite · 1955 · Petrol (Gasoline)
Basic Information
Brand
DeSoto
Model
Fireflite
Generation
DeSoto Fireflite II Four-Door Sedan
Variant
5.4 V8 (255 Hp) PowerFlite
Year
1955
General Information
Production Start
1955 year
Production End
1956 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
6
Doors
4
Performance
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7,1 kg/hp
Weight-to-Torque Ratio
3,8
Engine
Engine Power
255 HP
Engine Model/Code
S24
Displacement
5408 cm³
Cylinders
8
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
94,49 mm
Piston Stroke
96,52 mm
Compression Ratio
8.5:1
Valves per Cylinder
2
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Fuel Injection
Carburettor
Valvetrain
OHV
Space & Weight
Kerb Weight
1817 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
79 L
Dimensions
Length
5535 mm
Width
1989 mm
Height
1539 mm
Drivetrain & Chassis
Drive Wheel
Rear wheel drive
Gearbox
2 gears, automatic transmission PowerFlite
Front Suspension
Independent coil spring
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Front Brakes
Drum, 305 mm