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1955 DeSoto Adventurer I Coupe 5.6 V8 (320 Hp) PowerFlite

Key specs

DeSoto Adventurer Coupe 1955, 1956

What is the body type, DeSoto Adventurer I Coupe?Coupe, 2 Doors, 6 Seats
How much power, DeSoto Adventurer Coupe 1955 5.6 V8 (320 Hp) PowerFlite?320 Hp, 483 Nm
356.24 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, DeSoto Adventurer Coupe 1955 5.6 V8 (320 Hp) PowerFlite?5.6 l
5595 cm3
341.43 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1955 DeSoto 5.6 V8 (320 Hp) PowerFlite?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, DeSoto Adventurer I Coupe Coupe 1955 5.6 V8 (320 Hp) PowerFlite?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1955 DeSoto Adventurer Coupe?5611 mm
220.91 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1955 DeSoto Adventurer Coupe?1989 mm
78.31 in.
What is the curb weight, 1955 DeSoto Adventurer I Coupe 5.6 V8 (320 Hp) PowerFlite?1828 kg
4030.05 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1955 DeSoto Adventurer I Coupe 5.6 V8 (320 Hp) PowerFlite?2, automatic transmission PowerFlite

DeSoto Adventurer I Coupe 5.6 V8 (320 Hp) PowerFlite 1955, 1956 Specs

General information
BrandDeSoto
Model Adventurer
Generation Adventurer I Coupe
Modification (Engine) 5.6 V8 (320 Hp) PowerFlite
Start of production 1955 year
End of production 1956 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCoupe
Seats 6
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-power ratio 5.7 kg/Hp, 175.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 3.8 kg/Nm, 264.2 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 320 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre 57.2 Hp/l
Torque 483 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 356.24 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine Model/Code S24
Engine displacement 5595 cm3 341.43 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 96.01 mm 3.78 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 3.8 l 4.02 US qt | 3.34 UK qt
Coolant 22.7 l 23.99 US qt | 19.97 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1828 kg 4030.05 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity 79 l 20.87 US gal | 17.38 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 5611 mm 220.91 in.
Width 1989 mm 78.31 in.
Height 1473 mm 57.99 in.
Wheelbase 3200 mm 125.98 in.
Front track 1534 mm 60.39 in.
Rear (Back) track 1514 mm 59.61 in.
Front overhang 930 mm 36.61 in.
Rear overhang 1481 mm 58.31 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 13.4 m 43.96 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 2 gears, automatic transmission PowerFlite
Front suspension Independent coil spring
Rear suspension Leaf spring
Front brakesDrum, 305 mm
Rear brakesDrum, 305 mm
Steering type Worm-reduction unit
Power steering Hydraulic Steering