DeSoto Fireflite 1955 - 1960, Sedan, Coupe, Convertible
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Basic Information
Brand
DeSoto
Model
Fireflite
Class
Спорткар
Production Start
1955
Production End
1960
Characteristics DeSoto Fireflite 1 generation
Bodywork
Body type
Sedan
Clearance
160 mm
Height
1500 mm
Length
5535 mm
Number of seater
5
Wheelbase
3200 mm
Width
1956 mm
Engine
Boost type
none
Capacity
5300 cm3
Compression ratio
8.5
Cylinder bore
94.0 mm
Cylinder layout
V-type
Engine placement
Front, longitudinal
Engine power
243 hp
Engine type
Gasoline
Injection type
carburetor
Max power (kW)
179 kW
Number of cylinders
8
Stroke cycle
97.0 mm
Timing belt
OHV
Valves per cylinder
2
Gearbox and handling
Drive wheels
Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of gear
3
Suspension and brakes
Front brakes
drum
Front suspension
Dependent, spring
General information
Car class
F
Country
USA
Number of doors
4
Steering wheel position
Left
Operating characteristics
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)
9.1 s
Max speed
189 km/h
Available engines
4
modifications
Petrol
4 variants5.4 L, 234 hp, petrol, automatic, rear-wheel drive
Body: Sedan, Coupe-Hardtop, Cabriolet
5.4 AT (234 hp)
1955 – 1960
5.3 L, 243 hp, petrol, automatic, rear-wheel drive
Body: Sedan, Coupe-Hardtop, Cabriolet
5.3 AT (243 hp)
1955 – 1960
5.6 L, 273 hp, petrol, automatic, rear-wheel drive
Body: Sedan, Coupe-Hardtop, Cabriolet
5.6 AT (273 hp)
1955 – 1960
5.6 L, 299 hp, petrol, automatic, rear-wheel drive
Body: Sedan, Coupe-Hardtop, Cabriolet
5.6 AT (299 hp)
1955 – 1960