Everything you need to know about specifications and performance - DeSoto Fireflite 1956 - 5.6 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite

Full specifications and technical details 1956 DeSoto Fireflite III Four-Door Sportsman 5.6 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite

Overview:

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

DeSoto Fireflite 1956 How many horsepower?
The engine power of the DeSoto Fireflite 1956 is 295 Hp @ 4600 rpm..

What is the DeSoto Fireflite 1956 engine?
DeSoto Fireflite 1956 engine is S26. (Click to see other cars using the same engine)

General:

Brand: DeSoto

Model: Fireflite

Generation: Fireflite III Four-Door Sportsman

Modification (Engine): 5.6 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite

Start of production: 1956

End of production: 1957

Powertrain Architecture: Internal Combustion Engine

Body type: Sedan

Seats: 6

Doors: 4

Engine:

Power: 295 hp @ 4600 rpm.

Power per litre: 52.8 hp/l

Torque: 508 nm @ 2800 rpm.

Engine Model/Code: S26

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)

Space:

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, automatic transmission TorqueFlite

Steering type: Worm-reduction unit

Front suspension: Independent coil Spring

Rear suspension: Leaf Spring