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Specs of DeSoto Firedome III Convertible 5.6 V8 (270 Hp) TorqueFlite /1956, 1957/

1957 DeSoto Firedome III Convertible - Photo 1

Key specs

DeSoto Firedome III Convertible 5.6 V8 (270 Hp) TorqueFlite /Cabriolet 1956 - 1957/

What is the body type of DeSoto Firedome III Convertible?
Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 6 Seats
What is the power output of DeSoto Firedome Cabriolet 1956 5.6 V8 (270 Hp) TorqueFlite?
270 Hp, 475 Nm
350 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of DeSoto Firedome Cabriolet 1956 5.6 V8 (270 Hp) TorqueFlite?
5.6 l
5588 cm3
341 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1956 DeSoto 5.6 V8 (270 Hp) TorqueFlite?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of DeSoto Firedome III Convertible Cabriolet 1956 5.6 V8 (270 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 Firedome Cabriolet?
5537 mm
217.99 in.
What is the width of 1956 DeSoto Firedome Cabriolet?
1986 mm
78.19 in.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1956 DeSoto Firedome III Convertible 5.6 V8 (270 Hp) TorqueFlite?
3, automatic transmission TorqueFlite
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General information

Brand
DeSoto
Model
Firedome
Generation
Firedome III Convertible
Modification (Engine)
5.6 V8 (270 Hp) TorqueFlite
Start of production
1956 year
End of production
1957 year
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
270 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Power per litre
48.3 Hp/l
Torque
475 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 350 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.
Engine Model/Code
S25
Engine displacement
5588 cm3 341 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
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
5537 mm 217.99 in.
Width
1986 mm 78.19 in.
Height
1448 mm 57.01 in.
Wheelbase
3200 mm 125.98 in.
Front track
1549 mm 60.98 in.
Rear (Back) track
1516 mm 59.69 in.
Front overhang
879 mm 34.61 in.
Rear overhang
1458 mm 57.4 in.
Ride height (ground clearance)
137 mm 5.39 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
13.1 m 42.98 ft.
Approach angle
17.7°
Departure angle
13.3°
Ramp-over (brakeover) 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