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DeSoto Firedome III ConvertibleDeSoto Firedome III Convertible 5.6 V8 (270 Hp) TorqueFlite

General information

Brand
DeSoto
Model
Firedome
Generation
Firedome III Convertible
Modification (Engine)
5.6 V8 (270 Hp) TorqueFlite
Start of production
1956
End of production
1957
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Cabriolet
Seats
6
Doors
2

Performance specs

Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Internal combustion engine specs

Power
270 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Power per litre
48.3 Hp/l
Torque
475 Nm @ 2400 rpm.
Engine Model/Code
S25
Engine displacement
5588 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
96.01 mm
Piston Stroke
96.52 mm
Compression ratio
9.25
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Carburettor
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l
Coolant
19.9 l

Volume and weights

Fuel tank capacity
87 l

Dimensions

Length
5537 mm
Width
1986 mm
Height
1448 mm
Wheelbase
3200 mm
Front track
1549 mm
Rear (Back) track
1516 mm
Front overhang
879 mm
Rear overhang
1458 mm
Ride height (ground clearance)
137 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
13.1 m
Approach angle
17.7°
Departure angle
13.3°
Ramp-over (breakover) angle
9.8°

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

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