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DeSoto Fireflite II Convertible

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DeSoto Fireflite Fireflite II Convertible

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1 versions · 1 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
5.4 V8 (255 KM) PowerFlite Selected Gasoline 255 KM 1955–1956

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5.4 V8 (255 KM) PowerFlite

Gasoline · 1955–1956

Engine power
255KM
Torque
475Nm
Engine displacement
5,408cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
DeSoto
Model
Fireflite
Version
Fireflite II Convertible
Engine
5.4 V8 (255 KM) PowerFlite
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1955
End of production
1956
Body type
Convertible
Number of seats
6
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
S24
Engine displacement
5408 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
94.49 mm
Piston stroke
96.52 mm
Compression ratio
8.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.8 l
Coolant capacity
22.7 l
Power
255 KM @ 4400 obr./min
Torque
475 Nm @ 3200 obr./min

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Volume and weight

Fuel tank
79 l
Curb weight
kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5611 mm
Width
1989 mm
Height
1473 mm
Wheelbase
3200 mm
Front track
1534 mm
Rear track
1514 mm
Approach angle
19 °
Departure angle
11 °
Ramp angle
12 °
Front overhang
930 mm
Rear overhang
1481 mm
Turning circle
13.4 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
2
Type of automatic gearbox
PowerFlite
Front suspension
Independent coil spring suspension
Rear suspension
Leaf springs
Front brakes
Drum
Front brake disc/drum diameter
305 mm
Rear brakes
Drum
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
305 mm
Steering system
Worm gearbox
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
ABS
no