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1956 DeSoto Adventurer I Convertible 5.7 V8 (345 Hp) TorqueFlite

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Key specs

DeSoto Adventurer Cabriolet 1956, 1957

What is the body type, DeSoto Adventurer I Convertible?Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 6 Seats
How much power, DeSoto Adventurer Cabriolet 1956 5.7 V8 (345 Hp) TorqueFlite?345 Hp, 481 Nm
354.77 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, DeSoto Adventurer Cabriolet 1956 5.7 V8 (345 Hp) TorqueFlite?5.7 l
5654 cm3
345.03 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1956 DeSoto 5.7 V8 (345 Hp) TorqueFlite?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, DeSoto Adventurer I Convertible Cabriolet 1956 5.7 V8 (345 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 Adventurer Cabriolet?5613 mm
220.98 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1956 DeSoto Adventurer Cabriolet?1986 mm
78.19 in.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1956 DeSoto Adventurer I Convertible 5.7 V8 (345 Hp) TorqueFlite?3, automatic transmission TorqueFlite

DeSoto Adventurer I Convertible 5.7 V8 (345 Hp) TorqueFlite 1956, 1957 Specs

General information
BrandDeSoto
Model Adventurer
Generation Adventurer I Convertible
Modification (Engine) 5.7 V8 (345 Hp) TorqueFlite
Start of production 1956 year
End of production 1957 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCabriolet
Seats 6
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine specs
Power 345 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre 61 Hp/l
Torque 481 Nm @ 3600 rpm. 354.77 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm.
Engine Model/Code S26
Engine displacement 5654 cm3 345.03 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 96.52 mm 3.8 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
Space, Volume and weights
Fuel tank capacity 87 l 22.98 US gal | 19.14 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 5613 mm 220.98 in.
Width 1986 mm 78.19 in.
Height 1397 mm 55 in.
Wheelbase 3200 mm 125.98 in.
Front track 1549 mm 60.98 in.
Rear (Back) track 1516 mm 59.69 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 13.1 m 42.98 ft.
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