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1955 Desoto Fireflite Series S21
Sportsman
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,678.00
No. Produced 10,313
Body Maker Desoto
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number
Weight 3,890lbs
Wheelbase 126 inches
Length 217.9 inches
Width 78.3 inches
Height 62.7 inches
Front Tread 60.2 inches
Rear Tread 59.6 inches
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 185@4400
Rated Horsepower 44.25
Torque 245@2800
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers S21-1001 to S21-35660
Engine No. Location On top front of block near water outlet.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Carter
Type Helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.57 to 1
2nd 1.83 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.48 to 1
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.90 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Worm & roller
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 12 inches
Rear Size 12 inches
Emergency On the transmission
Size
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Cellular
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 7.6 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 2.75 Pints
Cooling System 23 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. See Additional Information
VIN Description
VIN Location On left front door hinge post.
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Serial Nos.: 50330001 to 50364093 & 62045001 to 62047586

Restorer's Guide Chrysler Corp 1987Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
1955 De Soto Data BookDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age January 1955Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age July 1955Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type Enamel
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Surf White
Birch Gray
Emberglow
Avon Blue
Lexington Green
Dolphin Blue
Carnival Red
Cove Green
Marlin Blue Metallic
Thunder Gray Metallic
Sherwood Green Metallic
Jamaica Bronze Metallic
Black
Standard/Optional Equipment
Powerflite automatic transmissionOpt
Power steeringOpt
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