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 1956 (S24)

 
Production1956 Items produced30521
Coachwork
ManufacturerDe Soto
 Details DesignerDe Soto
Wheelbase320 mm
Weight1871 mm
Drive
DriveRear wheel drive
Engine
1.  8 Cyl 5408 cm³ 255 Hp
ConfigurationV8 OHC four stroke
8 Cylinder2 Valves/Cylinder
Capacity5408 cm³Power255 Hp @ 4400 rpm
Torque350.0 Nm @ 3200 rpm
Bore94.5 mmStroke96.5 mm
Compression8.5:1
CoolingWater
FuelGasoline