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DeSoto Fireflite II Convertible
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| 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
- 255 KM
- Torque
- 475 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 5,408 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
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DeSoto Fireflite Fireflite II Convertible- 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
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