The Fireflite is a sedan with a length of 5.47 meters, width of 0.79 meters, and height of 0.55 meters. It has a wheelbase of 3.1 meters and a ground clearance of 0.13 meters. It has a turning circle of 14.3 meters and approach, departure, and ramp-over angles of 15.6°, 10.4°, and 12.4° respectively.
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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 Fireflite is a petrol-powered vehicle, offering a classic driving experience with its gasoline engine.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine & Transmission
The Fireflite is a powerful car with an internal combustion engine that produces 325 Hp at 4600 rpm and 576 Nm of torque at 2800 rpm. It has a V-engine with 8 cylinders, bore of 107.95 mm and piston stroke of 85.85 mm, resulting in a displacement of 6276 cm3. The car is naturally aspirated, has a compression ratio of 10.0, and uses a carburettor for fuel injection. The engine is mated to a 3-gear automatic transmission and the rear wheels are driven. The front suspension is independent torsion bar, double wishbone, while the rear suspension uses leaf springs. The car has a fuel capacity of 4.7 l and coolant capacity of 16.1 l.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
325 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Power Per Litre
51.8 Hp/l
Torque
576 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 424.84 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm.
Engine Displacement
6276 cm3 382.99 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
8
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
107.95 mm 4.25 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 IV Four-Door Sedan
The length of the Fireflite is 5.47 meters or 215.39 inches.
The Fireflite has 6 seats.
The ground clearance of the Fireflite is 0.13 meters or 5.2 inches.
The Fireflite is known for its V8 engine.
The Fireflite was first introduced in the mid-20th century.
The Fireflite is known for its luxurious features and powerful engine.
Petrol (Gasoline)
No, it is petrol-powered.
Fireflite
The Fireflite has an internal combustion engine.
The Fireflite produces 325 Hp at 4600 rpm.
The Fireflite has a 3-gear automatic transmission.
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 are suitable for normal driving conditions but may not be suitable for more aggressive driving styles or mountainous terrain.
1955-1961
Mid-level trim package
Adventurer
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).
