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Specs of DeSoto Fireflite III Four-Door Sportsman 5.6 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite /1956, 1957/

1957 DeSoto Fireflite III Four-Door Sportsman - Photo 1
DeSoto Fireflite III Four-Door Sportsman - Photo 2

Key specs

DeSoto Fireflite III Four-Door Sportsman 5.6 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite /Sedan 1956 - 1957/

What is the body type of DeSoto Fireflite III Four-Door Sportsman?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 6 Seats
What is the power output of DeSoto Fireflite Sedan 1956 5.6 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite?
295 Hp, 508 Nm
375 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of DeSoto Fireflite Sedan 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 III Four-Door Sportsman Sedan 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 Sedan?
5537 mm
217.99 in.
What is the width of 1956 DeSoto Fireflite Sedan?
1986 mm
78.19 in.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1956 DeSoto Fireflite III Four-Door Sportsman 5.6 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite?
3, automatic transmission TorqueFlite
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General information

Brand
DeSoto
Model
Fireflite
Generation
Fireflite III Four-Door Sportsman
Modification (Engine)
5.6 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite
Start of production
1956
End of production
1957
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
6
Doors
4
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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
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 (breakover) 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