| What is the body type, DeSoto Firesweep I 4-Door Sedan? | Sedan, 4 Doors, 6 Seats |
|---|---|
| How much power, DeSoto Firesweep Sedan 1956 5.3 V8 (245 Hp) PowerFlite? | 245 Hp, 434 Nm 320.1 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, DeSoto Firesweep Sedan 1956 5.3 V8 (245 Hp) PowerFlite? | 5.3 l 5326 cm3 325.01 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1956 DeSoto 5.3 V8 (245 Hp) PowerFlite? | 8, V-engine |
| What is the drivetrain, DeSoto Firesweep I 4-Door Sedan Sedan 1956 5.3 V8 (245 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, 1956 DeSoto Firesweep Sedan? | 5481 mm 215.79 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1956 DeSoto Firesweep Sedan? | 1986 mm 78.19 in. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1956 DeSoto Firesweep I 4-Door Sedan 5.3 V8 (245 Hp) PowerFlite? | 2, automatic transmission PowerFlite |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | DeSoto |
| Model | Firesweep |
| Generation | Firesweep I 4-Door Sedan |
| Modification (Engine) | 5.3 V8 (245 Hp) PowerFlite |
| Start of production | 1956 year |
| End of production | 1957 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 6 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 245 Hp @ 4400 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 46 Hp/l |
| Torque | 434 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 320.1 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code | S27 |
| Engine displacement | 5326 cm3 325.01 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 93.73 mm 3.69 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 96.52 mm 3.8 in. |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
| 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 | 76 l 20.08 US gal | 16.72 UK gal |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 5481 mm 215.79 in. |
| Width | 1986 mm 78.19 in. |
| Height | 1440 mm 56.69 in. |
| Wheelbase | 3099 mm 122.01 in. |
| Front track | 1547 mm 60.91 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1516 mm 59.69 in. |
| Front overhang | 925 mm 36.42 in. |
| Rear overhang | 1458 mm 57.4 in. |
| Ride height (ground clearance) | 137 mm 5.39 in. |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 13.1 m 42.98 ft. |
| Approach angle | 18.9° |
| Departure angle | 12.9° |
| Ramp-over (brakeover) angle | 10.2° |
| 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 |
| Steering type | Worm-reduction unit |
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