Specifications DeSoto Firedome II Station Wagon (facelift 1956)
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Basic information
| Brand | DeSoto |
|---|---|
| Model | Firedome |
| Version | Firedome II Station Wagon (facelift 1956) |
| Engine power | 230 KM – 230 KM |
| Years of production | 1955 r. – 1956 r. |
| Body type | Station wagon |
| Number of doors | 5 |
| Number of seats | 6 |
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Basic version information
| Brand | DeSoto |
|---|---|
| Model | Firedome |
| Version | Firedome II Station Wagon (facelift 1956) |
| Engine | 5.4 V8 (230 KM) |
| Engine type | Combustion engine |
| Number of doors | 5 |
| Start of production | 1955 r. |
| End of production | 1956 r. |
| Body type | Station wagon |
| Number of seats | 6 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
HISTORY OF VEHICLE
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Engine
| Engine model / code | S23 |
|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 5408 cm³ |
| Fuel injection system | Carburetor |
| Engine type | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Engine configuration | V-shaped |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Cylinder bore | 94.49 mm |
| Piston stroke | 96.52 mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.5 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine oil capacity | 3.8 l |
| Coolant capacity | 22.7 l |
Volume and weight
| Fuel tank | 79 l |
|---|---|
| Curb weight | kg |
Vehicle dimensions
| Length | 5552 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1989 mm |
| Height | 1539 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3200 mm |
| Front track | 1534 mm |
| Rear track | 1514 mm |
| Turning circle | 13.4 m |
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Number of gears | 3 |
| Front suspension | Independent coil spring suspension |
| Rear suspension | Leaf springs |
| Front brakes | Drum |
| Front brake disc/drum diameter | 305 mm |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Rear brake disc/drum diameter | 305 mm |
| Steering system | Worm gearbox |
| Power steering | Hydraulic power steering |
| ABS | no |
Basic version information
| Brand | DeSoto |
|---|---|
| Model | Firedome |
| Version | Firedome II Station Wagon (facelift 1956) |
| Engine | 5.4 V8 (230 KM) PowerFlite |
| Engine type | Combustion engine |
| Number of doors | 5 |
| Start of production | 1955 r. |
| End of production | 1956 r. |
| Body type | Station wagon |
| Number of seats | 6 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
HISTORY OF VEHICLE
Buying a car? Check its history before making a decision!
» Click to check the vehicle historyPerformance
Engine
| Engine model / code | S23 |
|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 5408 cm³ |
| Fuel injection system | Carburetor |
| Engine type | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Engine configuration | V-shaped |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Cylinder bore | 94.49 mm |
| Piston stroke | 96.52 mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.5 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine oil capacity | 3.8 l |
| Coolant capacity | 22.7 l |
Volume and weight
| Fuel tank | 79 l |
|---|---|
| Curb weight | kg |
Vehicle dimensions
| Length | 5552 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1989 mm |
| Height | 1539 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3200 mm |
| Front track | 1534 mm |
| Rear track | 1514 mm |
| Turning circle | 13.4 m |
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Number of gears | 2 |
| Type of automatic gearbox | PowerFlite |
| Front suspension | Independent coil spring suspension |
| Rear suspension | Leaf springs |
| Front brakes | Drum |
| Front brake disc/drum diameter | 305 mm |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Rear brake disc/drum diameter | 305 mm |
| Steering system | Worm gearbox |
| Power steering | Hydraulic power steering |
| ABS | no |