The Fireflite is a 2-door Coupe with a spacious seating capacity of 6 people. It has a length of 5552 mm (218.58 in) and a width of 1989 mm (78.31 in), making it a medium to large-sized car. The height is 1450 mm (57.09 in) with a wheelbase of 3200 mm (125.98 in). The front and rear tracks are 1549 mm (60.98 in) and 1516 mm (59.69 in) respectively. The car has a minimum turning circle of 15.1 m (49.54 ft) and a ground clearance of 140 mm (5.51 in).
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Rating
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
6
Doors
2
Length
5552 mm 218.58 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.
Front Overhang
892 mm 35.12 in.
Rear Overhang
1461 mm 57.52 in.
Min Turning Circle
15.1 m 49.54 ft.
Ride Height Ground Clearance
140 mm 5.51 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Fireflite is a high-performance sports car known for its sleek design and powerful engine. It boasts a spacious interior and advanced technology features.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine & Transmission
The 1962 Chrysler Fireflite is a powerful and luxurious car, equipped with an 8-cylinder V-engine producing 305 horsepower and 542 Nm of torque. It features a rear-wheel drive and a 3-speed automatic transmission. The car has an independent coil spring suspension in the front and a leaf spring suspension in the rear.
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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 car in question is a Fireflite model. The front and rear brakes are both drum brakes with a diameter of 305 mm. The steering type is a Worm-reduction unit.
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Front Brakes
Drum, 305 mm
Rear Brakes
Drum, 305 mm
Steering Type
Worm-reduction unit
Weight & Capacity
The Fireflite boasts a strong power-to-weight ratio, indicating excellent acceleration and performance. Its weight-to-torque ratio further highlights its potential for nimble handling and responsiveness. With a kerb weight of 1864 kg, the Fireflite is a lightweight vehicle, contributing to its impressive power-to-weight ratios.
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Weight To Power Ratio
6.1 kg/Hp, 163.6 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
3.4 kg/Nm, 290.8 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1864 kg 4109.42 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity
87 l 22.98 US gal | 19.14 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for DeSoto - Fireflite III Two-Door Sportsman (facelift 1958)
The Fireflite is a 2-door car.
The Fireflite has a seating capacity of 6 people.
The ground clearance of the Fireflite is 140 mm (5.51 in).
1955-1961
DeSoto Firedome
High-performance and sportier styling
The Fireflite runs on petrol (Gasoline).
Performance specifications are not in the given context.
Feature information is not included in the specifications.
The Fireflite has an internal combustion engine with a V-engine configuration.
The Fireflite has a 3-speed automatic transmission.
The Fireflite has an independent coil spring suspension in the front and a leaf spring suspension in the rear.
The model of the car is Fireflite.
The car has drum brakes with a diameter of 305 mm on both the front and rear.
The steering type of the car is a Worm-reduction unit.
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.
Fuel consumption data is not in the given specifications.
The maximum torque is not explicitly stated in the specifications.
The curb weight distribution data is not available in the given specifications.
