Everything you need to know about specifications and performance - DeSoto Firedome 1956 - 5.6 V8 (270 Hp)

Full specifications and technical details 1956 DeSoto Firedome III Four-Door Sedan 5.6 V8 (270 Hp)

Overview:

What is the engine capacity of a DeSoto Firedome 1956?
The engine capacity of the DeSoto Firedome 1956 is 5588.

DeSoto Firedome 1956 How many horsepower?
The engine power of the DeSoto Firedome 1956 is 270 Hp @ 4600 rpm..

What is the DeSoto Firedome 1956 engine?
DeSoto Firedome 1956 engine is S25. (Click to see other cars using the same engine)

General:

Brand: DeSoto

Model: Firedome

Generation: Firedome III Four-Door Sedan

Modification (Engine): 5.6 V8 (270 Hp)

Start of production: 1956

End of production: 1957

Powertrain Architecture: Internal Combustion Engine

Body type: Sedan

Seats: 6

Doors: 4

Engine:

Power: 270 hp @ 4600 rpm.

Power per litre: 48.3 hp/l

Torque: 475 nm @ 2400 rpm.

Engine Model/Code: S25

Engine displacement: 5588

Number of cylinders: 8

Engine configuration: V-engine

Number of valves per cylinder: 2

Fuel injection system: Carburettor

Engine aspiration: Naturally aspirated Engine

Valvetrain: OHV

Engine oil capacity: 4.7 l

Coolant: 19.9 l

Cylinder Bore: 96.01 mm

Piston Stroke: 96.52 mm

Compression ratio: 9.25:1

Performance:

Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio: 6.6 kg/Hp, 150.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio: 3.8 kg/Nm, 264.8 Nm/tonne

Space:

Kerb Weight (kg): 1794

Fuel tank capacity: 87 l

dimensions:

Ramp-over (brakeover) angle: 9.8°

Length: 5537 mm

Width: 1986 mm

Height: 1448 mm

wheelbase: 3200 mm

Front track: 1549 mm

Rear (Back) track: 1516 mm

Front overhang: 879 mm

Rear overhang: 1458 mm

Ride height (ground clearance): 137 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 13.1 m

Approach angle: 17.7°

Departure angle: 13.3°

Powertrain, Suspension and Brakes:

Drivetrain Architecture: The Internal combustion Engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel: Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox: 3 gears, manual transmission

Steering type: Worm-reduction unit

Front suspension: Independent coil Spring

Rear suspension: Leaf Spring