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 1958 (LS3-H)

 
Production1958 Items produced12120
Coachwork
ManufacturerDe Soto
 Details DesignerDe Soto
Wheelbase320 mm
Weight1948 mm
Drive
DriveRear wheel drive
Engine
1.  8 Cyl 5916 cm³ 305 Hp
ConfigurationV8 OHC four stroke
8 Cylinder2 Valves/Cylinder
Capacity5916 cm³Power305 Hp @ 4600 rpm
Torque400.0 Nm @ 3600 rpm
Bore104.8 mmStroke85.9 mm
Compression10.0:1
CoolingWater
FuelGasoline