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| 1955 Desoto Firedome Series S22 |
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| Sedan |
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| Standard Specifications |
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| | Show Details |
| Original Base Price |
$2,268.00
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| No. Produced |
46,388
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| Body |
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| Body Maker |
Desoto
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| No. Doors |
4
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| Passengers |
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| Model Number |
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| Weight |
3,870lbs
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| Dimension |
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| Wheelbase |
126 inches
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| Length |
217.9 inches
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| Width |
78.3 inches
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| Height |
62.7 inches
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| Front Tread |
60.2 inches
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| Rear Tread |
59.6 inches
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| Engine | + | |
| Type | V8, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 290.54 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 23/32 & 3 11/32 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 7.5 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 200@4400 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 44.25 | |
| Torque | 274@2800 | |
| Carburetor |
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| Type |
Downdraft 4-barrel
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| Make |
Ball and Ball
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| Transmission | + | |
| Type | Helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Clutch Type |
Single plate dry disc
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| Clutch Size |
10 inches
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| Axle Type |
Semifloating
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| Differential |
Hypoid
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| Differential Ratio |
3.73 to 1
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| Suspension |
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| Front |
Independent coil springs
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| Rear |
Longitudinal leaf spring
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| Steering Gear |
Worm & roller
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| Brakes |
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| Service |
4 wheel hydraulic drum
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| Front Size |
12 inches
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| Rear Size |
12 inches
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| Emergency |
On the transmission
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| Size |
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| Other Systems Specifications | + | |
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | + | |
| Capacities | + | |
| Classic Rating |
Not Rated
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| VIN/ID | | |
| VIN/Serial no. | See Additional Information | |
| VIN Description |
| VIN Location | On left front door hinge post. | |
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| Additional Information | | |
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Serial Nos.: 55185001 to 55256392 & 64022001 to 64026847
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