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DeSoto Firedome II Convertible (facelift 1956) 5.4 V8 (230 Hp) PowerFlite 1955, 1956
DeSoto Firedome II Convertible (facelift 1956) 5.4 V8 (230 Hp) PowerFlite 1955, 1956
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General information

Name

DeSoto Firedome II Convertible (facelift 1956) 5.4 V8 (230 Hp) PowerFlite 1955, 1956

Brand

DeSoto
Model

Firedome
Generation

Firedome II Convertible (facelift 1956)
Year of production

1955

Number of seats

6

Number of doors

2

Body type

Cabriolet
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

5.4 V8 (230 Hp) PowerFlite

Power

230 Hp @ 4400 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

414 Nm @ 2800 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
S23
Power
230 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power per litre
42.5 Hp/l
Torque
414 Nm @ 2800 rpm.
Engine displacement
5408 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
94.49 mm
Piston stroke
96.52 mm
Compression ratio
8.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
OHV

Space volume and weights

Fuel tank capacity (l)

79 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

5611 mm

Width (mm)

1989 mm

Height (mm)

1473 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

3200 mm

Front track (mm)

1534 mm

Rear track (mm)

1514 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

13.4 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Independent, spring

Rear suspension system

Leaf spring

Front brakes

Drum, 305 mm

Rear brakes

Drum, 305 mm

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

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