These are standard specifications for the 1955 DeSoto Firedome, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , 2 Automatic Two-speed Powerflite
Chassis # 64026633
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1952 - 1959 |
| Price : | $2,500-$3,130 |
| Weight : | 4010 lbs | 1818.905 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4769 cc | 291.0 cu in. | 4.8 L. |
| Power : | 200 BHP (147.2 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 94 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 85 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter WCFB 4-barrel Model 2210S carburetor | |
3 Manual , 2 Automatic Two-speed Powerflite
Production Figures
| Total DeSoto Production for 1955 : | 115,485 |
| Total 1955 Firedome production : | 77,760 |
| 1955 DeSoto Firedome | |
| Convertible Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 625 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : | 46,388 |
| Sportsman Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P : | 28,944 |
| Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 1,803 |
Dimension(s)
Convertible Coupe
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.4 in | 5420 mm. |
| Width : | 76.8 in | 1951 mm. |
| Height : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 125.5 in | 3188 mm. |
Sedan
| Price : | $2,500 |
| Weight : | 3870 lbs | 1755.402 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.4 in | 5420 mm. |
| Width : | 76.8 in | 1951 mm. |
| Height : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 125.5 in | 3188 mm. |
Sportsman Hardtop
Chassis # 64026633
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| Price : | $2,650 |
| Weight : | 3800 lbs | 1723.651 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.4 in | 5420 mm. |
| Width : | 76.8 in | 1951 mm. |
| Height : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 125.5 in | 3188 mm. |
Special Coupe
| Price : | $2,540 |
| Weight : | 3810 lbs | 1728.187 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.4 in | 5420 mm. |
| Width : | 76.8 in | 1951 mm. |
| Height : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 125.5 in | 3188 mm. |
Station Wagon
| Price : | $3,130 |
| Weight : | 4170 lbs | 1891.48 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 213.4 in | 5420 mm. |
| Width : | 76.8 in | 1951 mm. |
| Height : | 62.5 in | 1588 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 125.5 in | 3188 mm. |
Handling
1955 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,900 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,130 |
| Avg. Home : | $10,950 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.23 |
1955 DeSoto Firedome FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1955 DeSoto Firedome?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1955 DeSoto Firedome? A: The 1955 DeSoto Firedome has a wheelbase size of 125.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1955 DeSoto Firedome? A: The 1955 DeSoto Firedome has a length of 213.40 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1955 DeSoto Firedome? A: The 1955 DeSoto Firedome has a width of 76.80 inches.Q: How much did the 1955 DeSoto Firedome cost when new?A: The 1955 DeSoto Firedome cost approximately $2,500 to $3,130 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1955 DeSoto Firedome? A: The 1955 DeSoto Firedome was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Sedan, Special Coupe, Sportsman Hardtop, Station Wagon.Q: How many vehicles did DeSoto produce in 1955? A: DeSoto produced 115,485 automobiles in 1955.Q: How many 1955 Firedomes were produced? A: DeSoto produced 77,760 examples of the Firedome in 1955.Q: What engine did the 1955 DeSoto Firedome have? A: The engine powering the 1955 DeSoto Firedome was a V 8 (4769 cc | 291.0 cu in. | 4.8 L.) with 200 BHP (147.2 KW) @ 4400 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1955 DeSoto Firedome have? A: The 1955 DeSoto Firedome had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 2 speed Automatic Two-speed Powerflite.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1955 DeSoto Firedome?
How many 1955 DeSoto Firedome were produced?
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1955 DeSoto Firedome? A: The 1955 DeSoto Firedome has a wheelbase size of 125.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1955 DeSoto Firedome? A: The 1955 DeSoto Firedome has a length of 213.40 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1955 DeSoto Firedome? A: The 1955 DeSoto Firedome has a width of 76.80 inches.Q: How much did the 1955 DeSoto Firedome cost when new?A: The 1955 DeSoto Firedome cost approximately $2,500 to $3,130 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1955 DeSoto Firedome? A: The 1955 DeSoto Firedome was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Sedan, Special Coupe, Sportsman Hardtop, Station Wagon.Q: How many vehicles did DeSoto produce in 1955? A: DeSoto produced 115,485 automobiles in 1955.Q: How many 1955 Firedomes were produced? A: DeSoto produced 77,760 examples of the Firedome in 1955.Q: What engine did the 1955 DeSoto Firedome have? A: The engine powering the 1955 DeSoto Firedome was a V 8 (4769 cc | 291.0 cu in. | 4.8 L.) with 200 BHP (147.2 KW) @ 4400 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1955 DeSoto Firedome have? A: The 1955 DeSoto Firedome had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 2 speed Automatic Two-speed Powerflite.Similar Vehicles
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