CLASSIC CAR SHOW

I n t e r n a t i o n a l

Year Series
1955 Fireflite V8 1955
1956 Fireflite V8 1956
1957 Fireflite V8 1957
1958 Fireflite V8 1958
1959 Fireflite V8 1959

Fireflite V8 1955 (S21)

 
Production1955 Items produced37725
Coachwork
ManufacturerDe Soto
 Details DesignerDe Soto
Wheelbase320 mm
Weight1855 mm
Drive
DriveRear wheel drive
Engine
1.  8 Cyl 4769 cm³ 200 Hp
ConfigurationV8 OHC four stroke
8 Cylinder2 Valves/Cylinder
Capacity4769 cm³Power200 Hp @ 4400 rpm
Torque274.0 Nm @ 2800 rpm
Bore94.5 mmStroke84.9 mm
Compression7.5:1
CoolingWater
FuelGasoline