Specifications DeSoto Firedome III Four-Door Sportsman

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Basic information

BrandDeSoto
ModelFiredome
VersionFiredome III Four-Door Sportsman
Engine power270 KM – 270 KM
Years of production1956 r. – 1957 r.
Body typeSedan
Number of doors4
Number of seats6

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Basic version information

BrandDeSoto
ModelFiredome
VersionFiredome III Four-Door Sportsman
Engine5.6 V8 (270 KM)
Engine typeCombustion engine
Number of doors4
Start of production1956 r.
End of production1957 r.
Body typeSedan
Number of seats6
Fuel typeGasoline

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Performance

Engine

Engine model / codeS25
Engine displacement5588 cm³
Fuel injection systemCarburetor
Engine typeNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainOHV
Engine configurationV-shaped
Number of cylinders8
Cylinder bore96.01 mm
Piston stroke96.52 mm
Compression ratio9.25
Number of valves per cylinder2
Engine oil capacity4.7 l
Coolant capacity19.9 l

Volume and weight

Fuel tank87 l
Curb weight kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length5537 mm
Width1986 mm
Height1448 mm
Wheelbase3200 mm
Front track1549 mm
Rear track1516 mm
Ground clearance137 mm
Approach angle17.7 °
Departure angle13.3 °
Ramp angle9.8 °
Front overhang879 mm
Rear overhang1458 mm
Turning circle13.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

DriveRear-wheel drive
Number of gears3
Front suspensionIndependent coil spring suspension
Rear suspensionLeaf springs
Front brake disc/drum diameter305 mm
Rear brake disc/drum diameter305 mm
Steering systemWorm gearbox
ABSno

Basic version information

BrandDeSoto
ModelFiredome
VersionFiredome III Four-Door Sportsman
Engine5.6 V8 (270 KM) TorqueFlite
Engine typeCombustion engine
Number of doors4
Start of production1956 r.
End of production1957 r.
Body typeSedan
Number of seats6
Fuel typeGasoline

HISTORY OF VEHICLE

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Performance

Engine

Engine model / codeS25
Engine displacement5588 cm³
Fuel injection systemCarburetor
Engine typeNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainOHV
Engine configurationV-shaped
Number of cylinders8
Cylinder bore96.01 mm
Piston stroke96.52 mm
Compression ratio9.25
Number of valves per cylinder2
Engine oil capacity4.7 l
Coolant capacity19.9 l

Volume and weight

Fuel tank87 l
Curb weight kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length5537 mm
Width1986 mm
Height1448 mm
Wheelbase3200 mm
Front track1549 mm
Rear track1516 mm
Ground clearance137 mm
Approach angle17.7 °
Departure angle13.3 °
Ramp angle9.8 °
Front overhang879 mm
Rear overhang1458 mm
Turning circle13.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

DriveRear-wheel drive
Number of gears3
Type of automatic gearboxTorqueFlite
Front suspensionIndependent coil spring suspension
Rear suspensionLeaf springs
Front brake disc/drum diameter305 mm
Rear brake disc/drum diameter305 mm
Steering systemWorm gearbox
ABSno