DeSoto

Firesweep 5.3 V8 (245 Hp) TorqueFlite

5.3 V8 (245 Hp) TorqueFlite · 1956 · Petrol (Gasoline)

Basic Information

Brand DeSoto
Model Firesweep
Generation DeSoto Firesweep I Station Wagon
Variant 5.3 V8 (245 Hp) TorqueFlite
Year 1956

General Information

Production Start 1956 year
Production End 1957 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body Type Station wagon (estate)
Seats 6
Doors 5

Performance

Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)

Engine

Engine Power 245 HP
Engine Model/Code S27
Displacement 5326 cm³
Cylinders 8
Engine Configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 93,73 mm
Piston Stroke 96,52 mm
Compression Ratio 8.5:1
Valves per Cylinder 2
Aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Fuel Injection Carburettor
Valvetrain OHV

Space & Weight

Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L

Dimensions

Length 5522 mm
Width 1986 mm
Height 1440 mm

Drivetrain & Chassis

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