Everything you need to know about specifications and performance - DeSoto Fireflite 1955 - 5.4 V8 (255 Hp) PowerFlite

Full specifications and technical details 1955 DeSoto Fireflite II Four-Door Sedan 5.4 V8 (255 Hp) PowerFlite

Overview:

What is the engine capacity of a DeSoto Fireflite 1955?
The engine capacity of the DeSoto Fireflite 1955 is 5408.

DeSoto Fireflite 1955 How many horsepower?
The engine power of the DeSoto Fireflite 1955 is 255 Hp @ 4400 rpm..

What is the DeSoto Fireflite 1955 engine?
DeSoto Fireflite 1955 engine is S24. (Click to see other cars using the same engine)

General:

Brand: DeSoto

Model: Fireflite

Generation: Fireflite II Four-Door Sedan

Modification (Engine): 5.4 V8 (255 Hp) PowerFlite

Start of production: 1955

End of production: 1956

Powertrain Architecture: Internal Combustion Engine

Body type: Sedan

Seats: 6

Doors: 4

Engine:

Power: 255 hp @ 4400 rpm.

Power per litre: 47.2 hp/l

Torque: 475 nm @ 3200 rpm.

Engine Model/Code: S24

Engine displacement: 5408

Number of cylinders: 8

Engine configuration: V-engine

Number of valves per cylinder: 2

Fuel injection system: Carburettor

Engine aspiration: Naturally aspirated Engine

Valvetrain: OHV

Engine oil capacity: 3.8 l

Coolant: 22.7 l

Cylinder Bore: 94.49 mm

Piston Stroke: 96.52 mm

Compression ratio: 8.5:1

Performance:

Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio: 7.1 kg/Hp, 140.3 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio: 3.8 kg/Nm, 261.4 Nm/tonne

Space:

Kerb Weight (kg): 1817

Fuel tank capacity: 79 l

dimensions:

Ramp-over (brakeover) angle: 12°

Length: 5535 mm

Width: 1989 mm

Height: 1539 mm

wheelbase: 3200 mm

Front track: 1534 mm

Rear (Back) track: 1514 mm

Front overhang: 930 mm

Rear overhang: 1405 mm

Ride height (ground clearance): 160 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 13.4 m

Approach angle: 19°

Departure angle: 11°

Powertrain, Suspension and Brakes:

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 brakes: Drum, 305 mm

Rear brakes: Drum, 305 mm

Steering type: Worm-reduction unit

Power steering: Hydraulic Steering

Front suspension: Independent coil Spring

Rear suspension: Leaf Spring