These are standard specifications for the 1955 DeSoto Fireflite, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Column-mounted , 3 Manual with Overdrive , Automatic PowerFlite with light Control selector lever
Chassis # 62046463
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1955 - 1960 |
| Price : | $2,730 |
| Weight : | 3399 lbs | 1541.76 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 Column-mounted , 3 Manual with Overdrive , Automatic PowerFlite with light Control selector lever
Production Figures
| Total DeSoto Production for 1955 : | 115,485 |
| Total 1955 Fireflite production : | 37,725 |
| 1955 DeSoto Fireflite | |
| Convertible Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 775 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 26,637 |
| Sportsman 2 dr. 6 P : | 10,313 |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 217.9 in | 5535 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.2 in | 1529 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.6 in | 1514 mm. |
Coronado Sedan
| Price : | $2,730 |
| Weight : | 3399 lbs | 1541.76 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 217.9 in | 5535 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.2 in | 1529 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.6 in | 1514 mm. |
Convertible Coupe
| Price : | $2,730 |
| Weight : | 3399 lbs | 1541.76 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 217.9 in | 5535 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.2 in | 1529 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.6 in | 1514 mm. |
Sportsman
Chassis # 62046463
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| Price : | $2,730 |
| Weight : | 3399 lbs | 1541.76 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 217.9 in | 5535 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.2 in | 1529 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.6 in | 1514 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 7.60 x 15 tubeless blackwallss |
1955 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,900 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,130 |
| Avg. Home : | $10,950 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.23 |
1955 DeSoto Fireflite FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1955 DeSoto Fireflite?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1955 DeSoto Fireflite? A: The 1955 DeSoto Fireflite has a wheelbase size of 126.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1955 DeSoto Fireflite? A: The 1955 DeSoto Fireflite has a length of 217.90 inches.Q: How much did the 1955 DeSoto Fireflite cost when new?A: The 1955 DeSoto Fireflite had a base price of approximately $2,730 (USD).Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1955 DeSoto Fireflite? A: The 1955 DeSoto Fireflite was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Coronado Sedan, Sedan, Sportsman.Q: What tires did the 1955 DeSoto Fireflite have? A: The 1955 DeSoto Fireflite had 7.60 x 15 tubeless blackwallss tires.Q: How many vehicles did DeSoto produce in 1955? A: DeSoto produced 115,485 automobiles in 1955.Q: How many 1955 Fireflites were produced? A: DeSoto produced 37,725 examples of the Fireflite in 1955.Q: What engine did the 1955 DeSoto Fireflite have? A: The engine powering the 1955 DeSoto Fireflite 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 Fireflite have? A: The 1955 DeSoto Fireflite had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Column-mounted, 3 speed Manual with Overdrive, Automatic PowerFlite with light Control selector lever.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1955 DeSoto Fireflite?
How many 1955 DeSoto Fireflite were produced?
How powerful was the 1955 DeSoto Fireflite? Was the 1955 DeSoto Fireflite popular? Was the 1955 DeSoto Fireflite expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1955 DeSoto Fireflite?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1955 DeSoto Fireflite? A: The 1955 DeSoto Fireflite has a wheelbase size of 126.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1955 DeSoto Fireflite? A: The 1955 DeSoto Fireflite has a length of 217.90 inches.Q: How much did the 1955 DeSoto Fireflite cost when new?A: The 1955 DeSoto Fireflite had a base price of approximately $2,730 (USD).Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1955 DeSoto Fireflite? A: The 1955 DeSoto Fireflite was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Coronado Sedan, Sedan, Sportsman.Q: What tires did the 1955 DeSoto Fireflite have? A: The 1955 DeSoto Fireflite had 7.60 x 15 tubeless blackwallss tires.Q: How many vehicles did DeSoto produce in 1955? A: DeSoto produced 115,485 automobiles in 1955.Q: How many 1955 Fireflites were produced? A: DeSoto produced 37,725 examples of the Fireflite in 1955.Q: What engine did the 1955 DeSoto Fireflite have? A: The engine powering the 1955 DeSoto Fireflite 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 Fireflite have? A: The 1955 DeSoto Fireflite had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Column-mounted, 3 speed Manual with Overdrive, Automatic PowerFlite with light Control selector lever.Similar Vehicles
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