Technical specs may differ depending on trim
Engine power
230 hp @ 4400 rpm | 172 kW
Torque
414 Nm @ 2800 rpm | 305 lb-ft
Drive type
Front wheel drive
DeSoto Firedome Cabrio: Generations History With Key Specs
1955 - 1956
1954 - 1955
1952 - 1953
1951 - 1952
DeSoto 1956 Convertible II facelift 1956
Performance
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
5408 cc
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
94.49 mm
Transmission Type
2 PowerFlite (Automatic), 3 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
OHV
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
96.52 mm
Compression
8.5 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
79 L | 20.9 gallons
Dimensions
Wheelbase
3200 mm | 126 in.
Front track
1534 mm | 60 in.
Rear track
1514 mm | 60 in.
Length
5611 mm | 221 in.
Width
1989 mm | 78 in.
Height
1473 mm | 58 in.
Front overhang
930 mm | 37 in.
Rear overhang
1481 mm | 58 in.
Weight and Capacity
Number of doors
2
Number of seats
6
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
6J x 15; 7J x 16; 7J x 17
Tire size
185/60 R15; 215/45 R16; 215/40 R17
DeSoto 1955 Convertible II
Performance
Engine power
185 hp @ 4400 rpm | 138 kW
Torque
332 Nm @ 2800 rpm | 245 lb-ft
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
4769 cc
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
94.49 mm
Transmission Type
3 (Manual), 2 PowerFlite (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
OHV
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
84.931 mm
Compression
7.5 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
76 L | 20.1 gallons
Dimensions
Wheelbase
3200 mm | 126 in.
Front track
1529 mm | 60 in.
Rear track
1514 mm | 60 in.
Length
5535 mm | 218 in.
Width
1989 mm | 78 in.
Height
1539 mm | 61 in.
Ride height
160 mm | 6.3 in.
Front overhang
930 mm | 37 in.
Rear overhang
1405 mm | 55 in.
Weight and Capacity
Number of doors
2
Number of seats
6
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R16
Tire size
215/55 R16 V
DeSoto 1953 Convertible facelift 1953
Performance
Engine power
160 hp @ 4400 rpm | 119 kW
Torque
339 Nm @ 2000 rpm | 250 lb-ft
Drive type
Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
4524 cc
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
92.075 mm
Transmission Type
3 (Manual), 4 Tip-Toe Shift Flui (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
84.931 mm
Compression
7.1 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
64 L | 16.9 gallons
Dimensions
Wheelbase
3188 mm | 126 in.
Front track
1430 mm | 56 in.
Rear track
1513 mm | 60 in.
Length
5420 mm | 213 in.
Width
1963 mm | 77 in.
Height
1588 mm | 63 in.
Weight and Capacity
Number of doors
2
Number of seats
6
Wheels and Tires
Tire size
265/70 R16
DeSoto 1952 Convertible I
Performance
Engine power
160 hp @ 4400 rpm | 119 kW
Torque
339 Nm @ 2000 rpm | 250 lb-ft
Drive type
Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
4524 cc
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
92.075 mm
Transmission Type
4 Tip-Toe Shift Flui (Automatic), 3 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
84.931 mm
Compression
7.1 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
64 L | 16.9 gallons
Dimensions
Wheelbase
3188 mm | 126 in.
Front track
1430 mm | 56 in.
Rear track
1513 mm | 60 in.
Length
5293 mm | 208 in.
Width
1902 mm | 75 in.
Height
1667 mm | 66 in.
Ride height
229 mm | 9 in.
Weight and Capacity
Number of doors
2
Number of seats
6
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
7.5J x 17, 7J x 16
Tire size
225/45 R17, 265/70 R16
