Compare: DeSoto Adventurer 1956 Cabriolet 345 Hp

General information

Brand

DeSoto

Model

Adventurer

Generation

Adventurer I Convertible

Modification (Engine)

5.7 V8 (345 Hp) TorqueFlite

Start of production

1956 year

End of production

1957 year

Body type

Cabriolet

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

345 Hp @ 5200 rpm.

Torque

481 Nm @ 3600 rpm.

Engine Model/Code

S26

Engine displacement

5654 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

96.52 mm

Piston Stroke

96.52 mm

Compression ratio

9.25

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

4.7 l

Coolant

19.9 l

Space, Volume and weights

Fuel tank capacity

87 l

Dimensions

Length

5613 mm

Width

1986 mm

Height

1397 mm

Wheelbase

3200 mm

Front track

1549 mm

Rear (Back) track

1516 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

13.1 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

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