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Specs of DeSoto Fireflite I Station Wagon 5.6 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite /1956, 1957/

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DeSoto Fireflite I Station Wagon 5.6 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite /Station wagon (estate) 1956 - 1957/

What is the body type of DeSoto Fireflite I Station Wagon?
Station wagon (estate), 5 Doors, 6 Seats
What is the power output of DeSoto Fireflite Station wagon (estate) 1956 5.6 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite?
295 Hp, 508 Nm
375 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of DeSoto Fireflite Station wagon (estate) 1956 5.6 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite?
5.6 l
5588 cm3
341 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1956 DeSoto 5.6 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of DeSoto Fireflite I Station Wagon Station wagon (estate) 1956 5.6 V8 (295 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 Fireflite Station wagon (estate)?
5575 mm
219.49 in.
What is the width of 1956 DeSoto Fireflite Station wagon (estate)?
1986 mm
78.19 in.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1956 DeSoto Fireflite I Station Wagon 5.6 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite?
3, automatic transmission TorqueFlite
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General information

Brand
DeSoto
Model
Fireflite
Generation
Fireflite I Station Wagon
Modification (Engine)
5.6 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite
Start of production
1956
End of production
1957
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Station wagon (estate)
Seats
6
Doors
5
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Performance specs

Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Engine specs

Power
295 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Power per litre
52.8 Hp/l
Torque
508 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 375 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm.
Engine Model/Code
S26
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
5575 mm 219.49 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.
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