DeSoto Fireflite III Convertible 5.6 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite 1956

General Information

Modification (Engine)

5.6 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite

Start of production

1956 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Cabriolet

Seats

Doors

End of production

1957 year

Engine

Power

295 Hp @ 4600 rpm.

Power per litre

52.8 Hp/l

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Compression ratio

9.3

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

508 Nm @ 2800 rpm.

Engine displacement

5588

Cylinder Bore

96 mm

Piston Stroke

96.5 mm

Engine oil capacity

4.7 l

Coolant

19.9 l

Fuel System

Carburettor

Valvetrain

OHV

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1516 mm

Width

1986 mm

Height

1448 mm

Length

5537 mm

Front track

1549 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

1 m

Front overhang

879 mm

Rear overhang

1458 mm

Ramp-over (brakeover) angle

9.8

Wheelbase

3200 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

137 mm

Volume and Weight

Fuel tank capacity

87 l

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

3 gears, automatic transmission TorqueFlite

Front suspension

Independent coil spring

Rear suspension

Leaf spring

Steering type

Worm-reduction unit

DeSoto Fireflite 5.6 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite

General Information

Engine

Dimensions

Volume and Weight

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

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