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1956 DeSoto Firedome

United StatesGasoline2WDConvertible

Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
1956
Make
DeSoto
Model
Firedome
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
2nd Generation
Seats
6
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
  • Automatic
  • Manual, 2
  • 3
  • 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
5.4 V8
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
233 hp
Power (kW)
172 kW
Torque
414 Nm (305 lb-ft)
Displacement
5,415 cc

Dimensions

Length
5,535 mm (217.9 in)
Width
1,989 mm (78.3 in)
Height
1,539 mm (60.6 in)
Wheelbase
3,200 mm (126.0 in)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,400 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,800 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
94.49 mm (3.7 in)
Stroke
96.52 mm (3.8 in)
Compression Ratio
8.5 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
  • Automatic
  • Manual, 2
  • 3
  • 4-speed

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,529 mm (60.2 in)
Track, Rear
1,514 mm (59.6 in)
Turning Circle
13.34 m
Ground Clearance
160 mm (6.3 in)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes

Other

Car Classification

American Classification
Full-Size Car
British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car

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