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Specs of DeSoto Adventurer I Coupe 5.6 V8 (320 Hp) PowerFlite /1955, 1956/

Key specs

DeSoto Adventurer I Coupe 5.6 V8 (320 Hp) PowerFlite /Coupe 1955 - 1956/

What is the body type of DeSoto Adventurer I Coupe?
Coupe, 2 Doors, 6 Seats
What is the power output of DeSoto Adventurer Coupe 1955 5.6 V8 (320 Hp) PowerFlite?
320 Hp, 483 Nm
356 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of DeSoto Adventurer Coupe 1955 5.6 V8 (320 Hp) PowerFlite?
5.6 l
5595 cm3
341.43 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1955 DeSoto 5.6 V8 (320 Hp) PowerFlite?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of DeSoto Adventurer I Coupe Coupe 1955 5.6 V8 (320 Hp) PowerFlite?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1955 DeSoto Adventurer Coupe?
5611 mm
220.91 in.
What is the width of 1955 DeSoto Adventurer Coupe?
1989 mm
78.31 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1955 DeSoto Adventurer I Coupe 5.6 V8 (320 Hp) PowerFlite?
1828 kg
4030 lbs.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1955 DeSoto Adventurer I Coupe 5.6 V8 (320 Hp) PowerFlite?
2, automatic transmission PowerFlite

General information

Brand
Modification (Engine)
5.6 V8 (320 Hp) PowerFlite
Start of production
1955
End of production
1956
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Seats
6
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-power ratio
5.7 kg/Hp, 175.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
3.8 kg/Nm, 264.2 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
320 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre
57.2 Hp/l
Torque
483 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 356 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine Model/Code
S24
Engine displacement
5595 cm3 341.43 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
96.01 mm 3.78 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
3.8 l 4.02 US qt | 3.34 UK qt
Coolant
22.7 l 23.99 US qt | 19.97 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1828 kg 4030 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity
79 l 20.87 US gal | 17.38 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
5611 mm 220.91 in.
Width
1989 mm 78.31 in.
Height
1473 mm 57.99 in.
Wheelbase
3200 mm 125.98 in.
Front track
1534 mm 60.39 in.
Rear (Back) track
1514 mm 59.61 in.
Front overhang
930 mm 36.61 in.
Rear overhang
1481 mm 58.31 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
13.4 m 43.96 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
2 gears, automatic transmission PowerFlite
Front suspension
Independent coil spring
Rear suspension
Leaf spring
Front brakes
Drum, 305 mm
Rear brakes
Drum, 305 mm
Steering type
Worm-reduction unit
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering