DeSoto
Firedome 5.6 V8 (270 Hp) TorqueFlite
5.6 V8 (270 Hp) TorqueFlite · 1956 · Petrol (Gasoline)
Basic Information
Brand
DeSoto
Model
Firedome
Generation
DeSoto Firedome III Convertible
Variant
5.6 V8 (270 Hp) TorqueFlite
Year
1956
General Information
Production Start
1956 year
Production End
1957 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body Type
Cabriolet
Seats
6
Doors
2
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, automatic transmission TorqueFlite
Front Suspension
Independent coil spring
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring