Technical specs may differ depending on trim
Engine power
295 hp @ 4600 rpm | 220 kW
Torque
508 Nm @ 2800 rpm | 375 lb-ft
Drive type
Front wheel drive
DeSoto Fireflite Sedan: Generations History With Key Specs
1956 - 1957
1955 - 1956
1955 - 1956
1954 - 1955
DeSoto 1957 Four-Door Sedan III
Performance
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
5588 cc
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
96.01 mm
Transmission Type
3 TorqueFlite (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
OHV
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
96.52 mm
Compression
9.25 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
87 L | 23 gallons
Dimensions
Wheelbase
3200 mm | 126 in.
Front track
1549 mm | 61 in.
Rear track
1516 mm | 60 in.
Length
5537 mm | 218 in.
Width
1986 mm | 78 in.
Height
1448 mm | 57 in.
Ride height
137 mm | 5.4 in.
Front overhang
879 mm | 35 in.
Rear overhang
1458 mm | 57 in.
Weight and Capacity
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1826 kg | 4026 lbs
Number of seats
6
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
4.5 x 15
Tire size
155/80 SR15
DeSoto 1956 Four-Door Sedan II
Performance
Engine power
255 hp @ 4400 rpm | 190 kW
Torque
475 Nm @ 3200 rpm | 350 lb-ft
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
5408 cc
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
94.49 mm
Transmission Type
2 PowerFlite (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
OHV
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
96.52 mm
Compression
8.5 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
79 L | 20.9 gallons
Dimensions
Wheelbase
3200 mm | 126 in.
Front track
1534 mm | 60 in.
Rear track
1514 mm | 60 in.
Length
5535 mm | 218 in.
Width
1989 mm | 78 in.
Height
1539 mm | 61 in.
Ride height
160 mm | 6.3 in.
Front overhang
930 mm | 37 in.
Rear overhang
1405 mm | 55 in.
Weight and Capacity
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1817 kg | 4006 lbs
Number of seats
6
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R14
DeSoto 1956 Four-Door Sportsman II
Performance
Engine power
255 hp @ 4400 rpm | 190 kW
Torque
475 Nm @ 3200 rpm | 350 lb-ft
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
5408 cc
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
94.49 mm
Transmission Type
2 PowerFlite (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
OHV
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
96.52 mm
Compression
8.5 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
79 L | 20.9 gallons
Dimensions
Wheelbase
3200 mm | 126 in.
Front track
1534 mm | 60 in.
Rear track
1514 mm | 60 in.
Length
5535 mm | 218 in.
Width
1989 mm | 78 in.
Height
1539 mm | 61 in.
Ride height
160 mm | 6.3 in.
Front overhang
930 mm | 37 in.
Rear overhang
1405 mm | 55 in.
Weight and Capacity
Number of doors
4
Number of seats
6
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
7.5J x 17
Tire size
225/50 R17 94W
DeSoto 1955 Four-Door Sedan I
Performance
Engine power
200 hp @ 4400 rpm | 149 kW
Torque
371 Nm @ 2800 rpm | 274 lb-ft
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
4769 cc
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
94.49 mm
Transmission Type
3 (Manual), 2 PowerFlite (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
OHV
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
84.931 mm
Compression
7.5 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
76 L | 20.1 gallons
Dimensions
Wheelbase
3200 mm | 126 in.
Front track
1529 mm | 60 in.
Rear track
1514 mm | 60 in.
Length
5535 mm | 218 in.
Width
1989 mm | 78 in.
Height
1539 mm | 61 in.
Ride height
160 mm | 6.3 in.
Front overhang
930 mm | 37 in.
Rear overhang
1405 mm | 55 in.
Weight and Capacity
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1764 kg | 3890 lbs
Number of seats
6
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
6J x 15; 7J x 16; 7J x 17, R14
Tire size
185/60 R15; 215/45 R16; 215/40 R17
