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DeSoto Fireflite III Convertible 5.6 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite 1956, 1957
DeSoto Fireflite III Convertible 5.6 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite 1956, 1957
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General information

Name

DeSoto Fireflite III Convertible 5.6 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite 1956, 1957

Brand

DeSoto
Model

Fireflite
Generation

Fireflite III Convertible
Year of production

1956

Number of seats

6

Number of doors

2

Body type

Cabriolet
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

5.6 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite

Power

295 Hp @ 4600 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

508 Nm @ 2800 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
S26
Power
295 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Power per litre
52.8 Hp/l
Torque
508 Nm @ 2800 rpm.
Engine displacement
5588 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
96.01 mm
Piston stroke
96.52 mm
Compression ratio
9.25
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
OHV

Space volume and weights

Fuel tank capacity (l)

87 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

5537 mm

Width (mm)

1986 mm

Height (mm)

1448 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

3200 mm

Front track (mm)

1549 mm

Rear track (mm)

1516 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

13.1 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Independent, spring

Rear suspension system

Leaf spring

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