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 1957 (S26)

 
Production1957 Items produced28430
Coachwork
ManufacturerDe Soto
 Details DesignerDe Soto
Wheelbase320 mm
Weight1945 mm
Drive
DriveRear wheel drive
Engine
1.  8 Cyl 5588 cm³ 295 Hp
ConfigurationV8 OHC four stroke
8 Cylinder2 Valves/Cylinder
Capacity5588 cm³Power295 Hp @ 4600 rpm
Torque390.0 Nm @ 2400 rpm
Bore96.0 mmStroke96.5 mm
Compression9.25:1
CoolingWater
FuelGasoline