DeSoto Firedome III Four-Door Sedan 5.6 V8 (270 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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DeSoto Firedome III Four-Door Sedan 5.6 V8 (270 Hp) /Sedan 1956 - 1957/

What is the body type of DeSoto Firedome III Four-Door Sedan?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 6 Seats

What is the power output of DeSoto Firedome Sedan 1956 5.6 V8 (270 Hp)?

270 Hp, 475 Nm
350 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of DeSoto Firedome Sedan 1956 5.6 V8 (270 Hp)?

5.6 l
5588 cm³
341 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1956 DeSoto 5.6 V8 (270 Hp)?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of DeSoto Firedome III Four-Door Sedan Sedan 1956 5.6 V8 (270 Hp)?

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 Sedan?

5537 mm
217.99 in.

What is the width of 1956 DeSoto Firedome Sedan?

1986 mm
78.19 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1956 DeSoto Firedome III Four-Door Sedan 5.6 V8 (270 Hp)?

1794 kg
3955 lbs.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1956 DeSoto Firedome III Four-Door Sedan 5.6 V8 (270 Hp)?

3, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

DeSoto

Model

Firedome

Generation

Firedome III Four-Door Sedan

Modification (Engine)

5.6 V8 (270 Hp)

Start of production

1956 year

End of production

1957 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

6.6 kg/Hp, 150.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.8 kg/Nm, 264.8 Nm/tonne

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

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

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

Kerb Weight

1794 kg 3955 lbs.

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, manual transmission

Front suspension

Independent coil spring

Rear suspension

Leaf spring

Steering type

Worm-reduction unit

Specs of DeSoto Firedome III Four-Door Sedan 5.6 V8 (270 Hp) /1956, 1957/