The Fireflite is a station wagon with a spacious interior, offering 6 seats and 5 doors. Its dimensions are 5593 mm in length, 1989 mm in width, and 1450 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3200 mm. The turning circle is 15.1 m.
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Body Type
Station wagon (estate)
Seats
6
Doors
5
Length
5593 mm 220.2 in.
Width
1989 mm 78.31 in.
Height
1450 mm 57.09 in.
Wheelbase
3200 mm 125.98 in.
Front Track
1549 mm 60.98 in.
Rear Track
1516 mm 59.69 in.
Min Turning Circle
15.1 m 49.54 ft.
Fuel Consumption
The Fireflite is a petrol-powered car with a focus on performance and handling. It's a great option for those who prioritize driving dynamics over luxury features.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine & Transmission
The 1962 Chrysler Fireflite is a rear-wheel drive vehicle powered by an 8-cylinder, V-engine with a displacement of 5916 cm3. It features a naturally aspirated engine with a compression ratio of 10.0 and a fuel injection system using a carburettor. The engine is paired with a 3-speed automatic transmission and has a rear-wheel drive configuration.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
305 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Power Per Litre
51.6 Hp/l
Torque
542 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 399.76 lb.-ft. @ 2800 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
3.8 l 4.02 US qt | 3.34 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 coil spring
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Brakes
The Fireflite is a classic car with a worm-reduction unit steering type, featuring drum brakes on both the front and rear wheels, with a diameter of 305 mm.
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Front Brakes
Drum, 305 mm
Rear Brakes
Drum, 305 mm
Steering Type
Worm-reduction unit
Weight & Capacity
The Fireflite is a car model with a fuel tank capacity of 87 liters, which is equivalent to 22.98 US gallons or 19.14 UK gallons.
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Fuel Tank Capacity
87 l 22.98 US gal | 19.14 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for DeSoto - Fireflite I Station Wagon (facelift 1958)
The Fireflite has a seating capacity of 6 people.
The Fireflite has 5 doors.
The Fireflite has a turning circle of 15.1 m.
The 1955 Chevrolet Fireflite has a 265 cubic-inch V8 engine.
The 1955 Chevrolet Fireflite has a three-speed automatic transmission.
The 1955 Chevrolet Fireflite has a wheelbase of 129 inches.
The Fireflite runs on petrol (gasoline)
The Fireflite is designed with performance and handling in mind
No, the Fireflite prioritizes driving dynamics over luxury features
The 1962 Chrysler Fireflite has an 8-cylinder, V-engine.
The 1962 Chrysler Fireflite has a 3-speed automatic transmission.
The 1962 Chrysler Fireflite is a rear-wheel drive vehicle.
Drum brakes
305 mm
Worm-reduction unit
The 1955 Chevrolet Fireflite has a 265 cubic-inch V8 engine.
The 1955 Chevrolet Fireflite has a three-speed automatic transmission.
The 1955 Chevrolet Fireflite has a wheelbase of 129 inches.
The fuel tank capacity of the Fireflite is 87 liters, which is equivalent to 22.98 US gallons or 19.14 UK gallons.
