Technical Specifications DeSoto Fireflite 1956 - 1957 Sedan
5.6 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite
Performance
Engine power
295 hp @ 4600 rpm.
| 220 kW
Torque
508 Nm @ 2800 rpm.
| 375 lb-ft
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
5588 cc
| 5.59 L
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
96.01 mm
Transmission Type
3 TorqueFlite (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Valvetrain
OHV
Position of cylinders
V engine
Piston stroke
96.52 mm
Compression
9.25 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
87 L
| 23 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Wheelbase
3200 mm
| 126 in.
Front track
1549 mm
| 61 in.
Rear track
1516 mm
| 59.7 in.
Length
5537 mm
| 218 in.
Width
1986 mm
| 78.2 in.
Height
1448 mm
| 57 in.
Ride height
137 mm
| 5.4 in.
Number of doors
4
Front overhang
879 mm
| 34.6 in.
Rear overhang
1458 mm
| 57.4 in.
Curb weight
1826 kg
| 4026 lbs
Number of seats
6
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
4.5 x 15
Tire size
155/80 SR15
Other Specs
Min turning diameter
13.1 m
Body type
Sedan
Approach angle
17.7°
Departure angle
13.3°
Steering type
Worm-reduction unit
