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1956 DeSoto Fireflite
United States
Gasoline
2WD
Convertible
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Vehicle Details
Year
1956
Make
DeSoto
Model
Fireflite
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
6
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic, 2-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
5.4 V8 Automatic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
258 hp
Power (kW)
190 kW
Torque
475 Nm (350 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
3,200 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, 2-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
157 mm
(6.2 in)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Fireflite
8.9
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
Body
Convertible
Variant
Fireflite Standard
1955–1959
Fireflite Convertible Generations
1 of 4
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1st Generation
1955–1956
Year
1956
Powertrain
5.4 V8 Automatic
Horsepower
258 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic, 2-speed
Convertible
2WD
Gasoline
Automatic, 2-speed
