DeSoto

Firedome 5.6 V8 (270 Hp)

5.6 V8 (270 Hp) · 1956 · Petrol (Gasoline)

Basic Information

Brand DeSoto
Model Firedome
Generation DeSoto Firedome III Four-Door Sportsman
Variant 5.6 V8 (270 Hp)
Year 1956

General Information

Production Start 1956 year
Production End 1957 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body Type Sedan
Seats 6
Doors 4

Performance

Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)

Engine

Engine Power 270 HP
Engine Model/Code S25
Displacement 5588 cm³
Cylinders 8
Engine Configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 96,01 mm
Piston Stroke 96,52 mm
Compression Ratio 9.25:1
Valves per Cylinder 2
Aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Fuel Injection Carburettor
Valvetrain OHV

Space & Weight

Fuel Tank Capacity 87 L

Dimensions

Length 5537 mm
Width 1986 mm
Height 1448 mm

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drive Wheel Rear wheel drive
Gearbox 3 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension Independent coil spring
Rear Suspension Leaf spring