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Specs of DeSoto Adventurer I Convertible 5.7 V8 (345 Hp) TorqueFlite /1956, 1957/

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Key specs

DeSoto Adventurer I Convertible 5.7 V8 (345 Hp) TorqueFlite /Cabriolet 1956 - 1957/

What is the body type of DeSoto Adventurer I Convertible?
Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 6 Seats
What is the power output of DeSoto Adventurer Cabriolet 1956 5.7 V8 (345 Hp) TorqueFlite?
345 Hp, 481 Nm
355 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of DeSoto Adventurer Cabriolet 1956 5.7 V8 (345 Hp) TorqueFlite?
5.7 l
5654 cm3
345.03 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1956 DeSoto 5.7 V8 (345 Hp) TorqueFlite?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of DeSoto Adventurer I Convertible Cabriolet 1956 5.7 V8 (345 Hp) TorqueFlite?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1956 DeSoto Adventurer Cabriolet?
5613 mm
220.98 in.
What is the width of 1956 DeSoto Adventurer Cabriolet?
1986 mm
78.19 in.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1956 DeSoto Adventurer I Convertible 5.7 V8 (345 Hp) TorqueFlite?
3, automatic transmission TorqueFlite
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General information

Brand
DeSoto
Model
Adventurer
Generation
Adventurer I Convertible
Modification (Engine)
5.7 V8 (345 Hp) TorqueFlite
Start of production
1956
End of production
1957
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Cabriolet
Seats
6
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Engine specs

Power
345 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre
61 Hp/l
Torque
481 Nm @ 3600 rpm. 355 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm.
Engine Model/Code
S26
Engine displacement
5654 cm3 345.03 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
96.52 mm 3.8 in.
Piston Stroke
96.52 mm 3.8 in.
Compression ratio
9.25:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Carburettor
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l 4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt
Coolant
19.9 l 21.03 US qt | 17.51 UK qt

Volume and weights

Fuel tank capacity
87 l 22.98 US gal | 19.14 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
5613 mm 220.98 in.
Width
1986 mm 78.19 in.
Height
1397 mm 55 in.
Wheelbase
3200 mm 125.98 in.
Front track
1549 mm 60.98 in.
Rear (Back) track
1516 mm 59.69 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
13.1 m 42.98 ft.

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