Technical Specifications DeSoto Firedome 1955 - 1956 Station wagon
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
5552 mm
| 218.6 in.
Width
1989 mm
| 78.3 in.
Height
1539 mm
| 60.6 in.
Number of doors
5
Number of seats
6
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
6J x 15; 7J x 16; 7J x 17
Tire size
185/60 R15; 215/45 R16; 215/40 R17
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
13.4 m
Body type
Station wagon
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
5552 mm
| 218.6 in.
Width
1989 mm
| 78.3 in.
Height
1539 mm
| 60.6 in.
Number of doors
5
Number of seats
6
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
6J x 15; 7J x 16; 7J x 17
Tire size
185/60 R15; 215/45 R16; 215/40 R17
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
13.4 m
Body type
Station wagon
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
