1957 DeSoto Fireflite Specifications

Specifications

1955 1956 1957 1958

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1955 - 1960
Price :	$3,485-$4,120
Weight :	4005 lbs \| 1816.637 kg

Performance

0-60 mph :	12.2 seconds.
Top Speed :	106 mph \| 170.554 km/h

Engine & Transmission

V 8
Displacement :	6276 cc \| 383.0 cu in. \| 6.3 L.
Power :	305 BHP (224.48 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Bore :	4.3 in \| 108 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	10.1:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter BBD-2794 4-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
3 Automatic

Production Figures

Total DeSoto Production for 1957 :	126,514
Total 1957 Fireflite production :	28,430
1957 DeSoto Fireflite
Convertible Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	1,151
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	11,565
Sportsman 2 dr. 6 P :	7,217
Sportsman 4 dr. 6 P :	6,726
Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P :	837
Station Wagon 4 dr. 9 P :	934

Dimension(s)

Sportsman

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Exterior
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	218.0 in \| 5537 mm.
Wheelbase :	126.0 in \| 3200 mm.

Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$3,485
Weight :	4023 lbs \| 1824.802 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	218.0 in \| 5537 mm.
Wheelbase :	126.0 in \| 3200 mm.

Sportsman

Exterior
Price :	$3,670
Weight :	4123 lbs \| 1870.161 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	218.0 in \| 5537 mm.
Wheelbase :	126.0 in \| 3200 mm.

Convertible Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$3,885
Weight :	4080 lbs \| 1850.657 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	218.0 in \| 5537 mm.
Wheelbase :	126.0 in \| 3200 mm.
Front Track :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.
Rear Track :	59.7 in \| 1516 mm.

Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$3,980
Weight :	4245 lbs \| 1925.5 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	219.5 in \| 5575 mm.
Wheelbase :	126.0 in \| 3200 mm.
Front Track :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.
Rear Track :	59.7 in \| 1516 mm.

Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$4,120
Weight :	4285 lbs \| 1943.643 kg
Seating Capacity :	9
Doors :	4
Length :	219.5 in \| 5575 mm.
Wheelbase :	126.0 in \| 3200 mm.

Handling

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	8.50 x 14

1957 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$4,550
Avg. Home :	$12,220
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.24

1957 DeSoto Fireflite FAQs (show)

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Q: How fast is the 1957 DeSoto Fireflite? A: The 1957 DeSoto Fireflite has a top speed of 106 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1957 DeSoto Fireflite? A: The 1957 DeSoto Fireflite has a wheelbase size of 126.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1957 DeSoto Fireflite? A: The 1957 DeSoto Fireflite has lengths of 218.00 and 219.50 inches.

Q: How much did the 1957 DeSoto Fireflite cost when new?A: The 1957 DeSoto Fireflite cost approximately $3,485 to $4,120 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1957 DeSoto Fireflite? A: The 1957 DeSoto Fireflite was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Sedan, Sportsman, Station Wagon.

Q: What tires did the 1957 DeSoto Fireflite have? A: The 1957 DeSoto Fireflite had 8.50 x 14 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did DeSoto produce in 1957? A: DeSoto produced 126,514 automobiles in 1957.

Q: How many 1957 Fireflites were produced? A: DeSoto produced 28,430 examples of the Fireflite in 1957.

Q: What engine did the 1957 DeSoto Fireflite have? A: The engine powering the 1957 DeSoto Fireflite was a V 8 (6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.) with 305 BHP (224.48 KW) @ 4600 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1957 DeSoto Fireflite have? A: The 1957 DeSoto Fireflite had a 3 speed Automatic gearbox.