The Fireflite is a Sedan with a length of 5471 mm (215.4 in) and a width of 2017 mm (79.4 in). It has a height of 1397 mm (55 in) and a wheelbase of 3099 mm (122.01 in). The car has a spacious interior with 6 seats and 4 doors. The turning circle is 14.3 m (46.92 ft) and the ground clearance is 132 mm (5.2 in).
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Body Type
Sedan
Seats
6
Doors
4
Length
5471 mm 215.39 in.
Width
2017 mm 79.41 in.
Height
1397 mm 55 in.
Wheelbase
3099 mm 122.01 in.
Front Track
1549 mm 60.98 in.
Rear Track
1516 mm 59.69 in.
Front Overhang
881 mm 34.69 in.
Rear Overhang
1491 mm 58.7 in.
Min Turning Circle
14.3 m 46.92 ft.
Approach Angle
15.6°
Departure Angle
10.4°
Ramp Over Angle
12.4°
Ride Height Ground Clearance
132 mm 5.2 in.
Fuel Consumption
The car model is Fireflite that runs on Petrol (Gasoline) fuel type.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine & Transmission
The Fireflite boasts a powerful 5.9L V8 engine producing 295 hp and 529 Nm of torque. It features a naturally aspirated engine, a 3-speed automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive. The suspension system includes independent torsion bar front and leaf spring rear.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
295 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Power Per Litre
49.9 Hp/l
Torque
529 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 390.17 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.
Engine Displacement
5916 cm3 361.02 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
8
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
104.65 mm 4.12 in.
Piston Stroke
85.85 mm 3.38 in.
Compression Ratio
10
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Carburettor
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine Oil Capacity
4.7 l 4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt
Coolant
16.1 l 17.01 US qt | 14.17 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
3 gears, automatic transmission TorqueFlite
Front Suspension
Independent torsion bar, double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Brakes
The car specs indicate a budget-friendly vehicle with conventional braking and steering systems. The drum brakes at both front and rear provide adequate stopping power, while the worm-reduction unit steering offers precise handling.
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Front Brakes
Drum, 279 mm
Rear Brakes
Drum, 279 mm
Steering Type
Worm-reduction unit
Weight & Capacity
The Fireflite is a sedan with a spacious trunk boot space of 929 liters (32.81 cu. ft.) and a fuel tank capacity of 87 liters (22.98 US gal | 19.14 UK gal).
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Trunk Boot Space Maximum
929 l 32.81 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
87 l 22.98 US gal | 19.14 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for DeSoto - Fireflite Four-Door HardTop
The Fireflite is a Sedan.
The Fireflite has 6 seats.
The ground clearance of the Fireflite is 132 mm (5.2 in).
The 1955 Chevrolet Fireflite has a 265 cubic inch V8 engine.
The 1955 Chevrolet Fireflite has a 3-speed automatic transmission.
The 1955 Chevrolet Fireflite has a wheelbase of 129 inches.
Fireflite uses Petrol (Gasoline) as a fuel type.
Only one model, Fireflite, is available for this car.
No, this car does not come with a diesel variant as it runs only on Petrol (Gasoline).
The Fireflite is equipped with a carburetor fuel injection system.
The Fireflite has a 3-speed automatic transmission.
The Fireflite has a V-engine configuration with 8 cylinders.
The Fireflite features drum brakes at both the front and rear.
The Fireflite is equipped with a worm-reduction unit steering system.
The drum brakes provide sufficient stopping power for most driving conditions, but may not be suitable for aggressive driving or mountainous terrain.
The Fireflite is equipped with a high-performance engine with 400 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque.
The Fireflite features advanced suspension and aerodynamic design for exceptional handling and stability.
The Fireflite achieves a fuel efficiency of 10-15 km/L, depending on driving conditions.
The trunk boot space of the Fireflite is 929 liters (32.81 cu. ft.).
The fuel tank capacity of the Fireflite is 87 liters (22.98 US gal | 19.14 UK gal).
Yes, the Fireflite has a spacious trunk boot space and a decent fuel tank capacity, making it a practical car for daily use.
