DeSoto Fireflite 1955–1960

1 generation
No photos yet5.6 AT (299 PS)
General information
Number of doors4
Car classF
Steering wheel positionLeft
CountryUSA
At a glance
Engine5600 cm3 Gasoline
Power295 hp
GearboxAutomatic
OriginUnited States
Series
CabrioletCoupe-HardtopSedan
Trim
5.3 AT (243 PS)5.4 AT (234 PS)5.6 AT (273 PS)5.6 AT (299 PS)

Specifications

Engine
Valves per cylinder2
Max power (kW)220 kW
Engine power295 hp
Engine power299 PS
Capacity5600 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Compression ratio9.25
Cylinder bore96.01 mm
Stroke cycle96.52 mm
Injection typecarburetor
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Boost typenone
Timing beltOHV
Cylinder layoutV-type
Bodywork
Height1500 mm
Clearance160 mm
Width1956 mm
Wheelbase3200 mm
Number of seater5
Length5535 mm
Body typeSedan
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear3
Gearbox typeAutomatic
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Max speed189 km/h
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)9.1 s
Suspension and brakes
Front suspensionDependent, spring
Front brakesdrum

Grades & features

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