DeSoto
Fireflite 5.6 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite
5.6 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite · 1956 · Petrol (Gasoline)
Basic Information
Brand
DeSoto
Model
Fireflite
Generation
DeSoto Fireflite III Two-Door Sportsman
Variant
5.6 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite
Year
1956
General Information
Production Start
1956 year
Production End
1957 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
6
Doors
2
Performance
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine
Engine Power
295 HP
Engine Model/Code
S26
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