| General information | |
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| Brand | DeSoto |
| Model | Fireflite |
| Generation | Fireflite III Four-Door Sedan |
| Type (Engine) | 5.6 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite |
| Start of production | 1956 year |
| End of production | 1957 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 6 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 6.2 kg/Hp, 161.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 3.6 kg/Nm, 278.2 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 295 Hp @ 4600 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 52.8 Hp/l |
| Torque | 508 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 374.68 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code | S26 |
| Engine displacement | 5588 cm3 341 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 96.01 mm 3.78 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 96.52 mm 3.8 in. |
| Compression ratio | 9.25:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel injection system | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Engine oil capacity | 4.7 l 4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt |
| Coolant | 19.9 l 21.03 US qt | 17.51 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1826 kg 4025.64 lbs. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 87 l 22.98 US gal | 19.14 UK gal |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 5537 mm 217.99 in. |
| Width | 1986 mm 78.19 in. |
| Height | 1448 mm 57.01 in. |
| Wheelbase | 3200 mm 125.98 in. |
| Front track | 1549 mm 60.98 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1516 mm 59.69 in. |
| Front overhang | 879 mm 34.61 in. |
| Rear overhang | 1458 mm 57.4 in. |
| Ride height (ground clearance) | 137 mm 5.39 in. |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 13.1 m 42.98 ft. |
| Approach angle | 17.7° |
| Departure angle | 13.3° |
| Ramp-over (brakeover) angle | 9.8° |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| 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 |
| Front suspension | Independent coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Leaf spring |
| Steering type | Worm-reduction unit |
| What is the body type, DeSoto Fireflite III Four-Door Sedan? | Sedan, 4 Doors, 6 Seats |
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| How much power, DeSoto Fireflite Sedan 1956 5.6 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite? | 295 Hp, 508 Nm 374.68 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, DeSoto Fireflite Sedan 1956 5.6 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite? | 5.6 l 5588 cm3 341 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1956 DeSoto 5.6 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite? | 8, V-engine |
| What is the drivetrain, DeSoto Fireflite III Four-Door Sedan Sedan 1956 5.6 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite? | Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| How long is this vehicle, 1956 DeSoto Fireflite Sedan? | 5537 mm 217.99 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1956 DeSoto Fireflite Sedan? | 1986 mm 78.19 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 1956 DeSoto Fireflite III Four-Door Sedan 5.6 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite? | 1826 kg 4025.64 lbs. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1956 DeSoto Fireflite III Four-Door Sedan 5.6 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite? | 3, automatic transmission TorqueFlite |
