DeSoto Fireflite 1955–1960

1 generation
No photos yet5.3 AT (243 PS)
General information
Number of doors4
Car classF
Steering wheel positionLeft
CountryUSA
At a glance
Engine5300 cm3 Gasoline
Power240 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
Max power (kW)179 kW
Valves per cylinder2
Engine power240 hp
Engine power243 PS
Capacity5300 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Compression ratio8.5
Cylinder bore94.0 mm
Stroke cycle97.0 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
Suspension and brakes
Front suspensionDependent, spring
Front brakesdrum

Grades & features

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