Technical Specifications DeSoto Firedome 1955 - 1956 Sedan
5.4 V8 (230 Hp)
Performance
Engine power
230 hp @ 4400 rpm.
| 172 kW
Torque
414 Nm @ 2800 rpm.
| 305 lb-ft
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
5408 cc
| 5.41 L
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
94.49 mm
Transmission Type
3 (Manual)
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 and Capacity
Wheelbase
3200 mm
| 126 in.
Front track
1534 mm
| 60.4 in.
Rear track
1514 mm
| 59.6 in.
Length
5535 mm
| 217.9 in.
Width
1989 mm
| 78.3 in.
Height
1539 mm
| 60.6 in.
Ride height
160 mm
| 6.3 in.
Number of doors
4
Front overhang
930 mm
| 36.6 in.
Rear overhang
1405 mm
| 55.3 in.
Curb weight
1749 kg
| 3857 lbs
Number of seats
6
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
7J x 17
Tire size
215/40 R17
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
13.4 m
Body type
Sedan
Approach angle
19°
Departure angle
11°
Steering type
Worm-reduction unit
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Drum, 305 mm
Rear brakes
Drum, 305 mm
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
5.4 V8 (230 Hp) PowerFlite
Performance
Engine power
230 hp @ 4400 rpm.
| 172 kW
Torque
414 Nm @ 2800 rpm.
| 305 lb-ft
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
5408 cc
| 5.41 L
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 and Capacity
Wheelbase
3200 mm
| 126 in.
Front track
1534 mm
| 60.4 in.
Rear track
1514 mm
| 59.6 in.
Length
5535 mm
| 217.9 in.
Width
1989 mm
| 78.3 in.
Height
1539 mm
| 60.6 in.
Ride height
160 mm
| 6.3 in.
Number of doors
4
Front overhang
930 mm
| 36.6 in.
Rear overhang
1405 mm
| 55.3 in.
Number of seats
6
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R14; R15; R16; R17
Tire size
175/70 R14; 185/60 R15; 215/45 R16; 215/40 R17
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
13.4 m
Body type
Sedan
Approach angle
19°
Departure angle
11°
Steering type
Worm-reduction unit
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Drum, 305 mm
Rear brakes
Drum, 305 mm
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
