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DeSoto Firedome III Four-Door Sportsman

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2 versions · 2 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
5.6 V8 (270 KM) Selected Gasoline 270 KM 1956–1957
5.6 V8 (270 KM) TorqueFlite Selected Gasoline 270 KM 1956–1957

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5.6 V8 (270 KM)

Gasoline · 1956–1957

Engine power
270 KM
Torque
475 Nm
Engine displacement
5,588 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
DeSoto
Model
Firedome
Version
Firedome III Four-Door Sportsman
Engine
5.6 V8 (270 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1956
End of production
1957
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
6
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
S25
Engine displacement
5588 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
96.01 mm
Piston stroke
96.52 mm
Compression ratio
9.25
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l
Coolant capacity
19.9 l
Power
270 KM @ 4600 obr./min
Torque
475 Nm @ 2400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
87 l
Curb weight
kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5537 mm
Width
1986 mm
Height
1448 mm
Wheelbase
3200 mm
Front track
1549 mm
Rear track
1516 mm
Ground clearance
137 mm
Approach angle
17.7 °
Departure angle
13.3 °
Ramp angle
9.8 °
Front overhang
879 mm
Rear overhang
1458 mm
Turning circle
13.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
3
Front suspension
Independent coil spring suspension
Rear suspension
Leaf springs
Front brake disc/drum diameter
305 mm
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
305 mm
Steering system
Worm gearbox
ABS
no

Selected engine version

5.6 V8 (270 KM) TorqueFlite

Gasoline · 1956–1957

Engine power
270 KM
Torque
475 Nm
Engine displacement
5,588 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
DeSoto
Model
Firedome
Version
Firedome III Four-Door Sportsman
Engine
5.6 V8 (270 KM) TorqueFlite
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1956
End of production
1957
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
6
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
S25
Engine displacement
5588 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
96.01 mm
Piston stroke
96.52 mm
Compression ratio
9.25
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l
Coolant capacity
19.9 l
Power
270 KM @ 4600 obr./min
Torque
475 Nm @ 2400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
87 l
Curb weight
kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5537 mm
Width
1986 mm
Height
1448 mm
Wheelbase
3200 mm
Front track
1549 mm
Rear track
1516 mm
Ground clearance
137 mm
Approach angle
17.7 °
Departure angle
13.3 °
Ramp angle
9.8 °
Front overhang
879 mm
Rear overhang
1458 mm
Turning circle
13.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
3
Type of automatic gearbox
TorqueFlite
Front suspension
Independent coil spring suspension
Rear suspension
Leaf springs
Front brake disc/drum diameter
305 mm
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
305 mm
Steering system
Worm gearbox
ABS
no