DeSoto Fireflite 5.4 Automatic (234 hp)

Generation 1 · 1955–1960

General

Car class
F
Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Body type
Sedan
Number of doors
4
Number of seats
5

Dimensions

Width
1956 mm
Length
5535 mm
Height
1500 mm
Wheelbase
3200 mm

Engine

Engine type
Petrol
Engine layout
Front-wheel drive, longitudinal
Engine capacity
5,400 cm³
Engine power
234 hp
Aspiration
Carburetor
Boost type
None
Cylinder layout
V
Number of cylinders
8
Compression ratio
8.5
Valves per cylinder
2
Max power (kW)
172 kW
Bore
94.49 mm
Stroke
96.52 mm
Valvetrain
OHV

Transmission

Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of gears
3
Drive wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes

Front suspension
Dependent, leaf spring
Front brakes
Drum

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