DeSoto

Firedome 5.4 V8 (230 Hp)

5.4 V8 (230 Hp) · 1955 · Petrol (Gasoline)

Basic Information

Brand DeSoto
Model Firedome
Generation DeSoto Firedome Four-Door Seville
Variant 5.4 V8 (230 Hp)
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)

Engine

Engine Power 230 HP
Engine Model/Code S23
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

Fuel Tank Capacity 79 L

Dimensions

Length 5535 mm
Width 1989 mm
Height 1539 mm

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drive Wheel Rear wheel drive
Gearbox 3 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension Independent coil spring
Rear Suspension Leaf spring
Front Brakes Drum, 305 mm