DeSoto
Firedome 5.4 V8 (230 Hp)
5.4 V8 (230 Hp) · 1955 · Petrol (Gasoline)
Basic Information
Brand
DeSoto
Model
Firedome
Generation
DeSoto Firedome II Convertible (facelift 1956)
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
Cabriolet
Seats
6
Doors
2
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
5611 mm
Width
1989 mm
Height
1473 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