These are standard specifications for the 1956 DeSoto Fireflite, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , 3 Automatic Push button; Powerflite
Chassis # 50383348
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1955 - 1960 |
| Price : | $3,028-$3,564 |
| Weight : | 4068 lbs | 1845.214 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5414 cc | 330.4 cu in. | 5.4 L. |
| Power : | 255 BHP (187.68 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 94 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 97 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter WCFB 4-barrel Model 2311S carburetor | |
3 Manual , 3 Automatic Push button; Powerflite
Production Figures
| Total DeSoto Production for 1956 : | 109,442 |
| Total 1956 Fireflite production : | 30,521 |
| 1956 DeSoto Fireflite | |
| Convertible Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 1,485 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 18,207 |
| Sportsman 2 dr. 6 P : | 7,479 |
| Sportsman 4 dr. 6 P : | 3,350 |
Dimension(s)
Convertible Pace Car
Chassis # 50383348
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| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 220.9 in | 5611 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.4 in | 1534 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.6 in | 1514 mm. |
Sportsman
| Price : | $3,255 |
| Weight : | 4028 lbs | 1827.07 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 220.9 in | 5611 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.4 in | 1534 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.6 in | 1514 mm. |
Sedan
| Price : | $3,028 |
| Weight : | 4003 lbs | 1815.73 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 217.9 in | 5535 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.4 in | 1534 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.6 in | 1514 mm. |
| Tires : | 7.60 x 15 |
Sportsman
| Price : | $3,340 |
| Weight : | 4012 lbs | 1819.813 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 217.9 in | 5535 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.4 in | 1534 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.6 in | 1514 mm. |
Convertible Coupe
| Price : | $3,453 |
| Weight : | 4123 lbs | 1870.161 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 220.9 in | 5611 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.4 in | 1534 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.6 in | 1514 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 7.60 x 15 |
1956 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,050 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,450 |
| Avg. Home : | $11,700 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.22 |
1956 DeSoto Fireflite FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1956 DeSoto Fireflite?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1956 DeSoto Fireflite? A: The 1956 DeSoto Fireflite has a wheelbase size of 126.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1956 DeSoto Fireflite? A: The 1956 DeSoto Fireflite has lengths of 217.90 and 220.90 inches.Q: How much did the 1956 DeSoto Fireflite cost when new?A: The 1956 DeSoto Fireflite cost approximately $3,028 to $3,564 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1956 DeSoto Fireflite? A: The 1956 DeSoto Fireflite was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Convertible Pace Car, Sedan, Sportsman.Q: What tires did the 1956 DeSoto Fireflite have? A: The 1956 DeSoto Fireflite had 7.60 x 15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did DeSoto produce in 1956? A: DeSoto produced 109,442 automobiles in 1956.Q: How many 1956 Fireflites were produced? A: DeSoto produced 30,521 examples of the Fireflite in 1956.Q: What engine did the 1956 DeSoto Fireflite have? A: The engine powering the 1956 DeSoto Fireflite was a V 8 (5414 cc | 330.4 cu in. | 5.4 L.) with 255 BHP (187.68 KW) @ 4400 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1956 DeSoto Fireflite have? A: The 1956 DeSoto Fireflite had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic Push button; Powerflite.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1956 DeSoto Fireflite?
How many 1956 DeSoto Fireflite were produced?
How powerful was the 1956 DeSoto Fireflite? Was the 1956 DeSoto Fireflite popular? Was the 1956 DeSoto Fireflite expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1956 DeSoto Fireflite?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1956 DeSoto Fireflite? A: The 1956 DeSoto Fireflite has a wheelbase size of 126.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1956 DeSoto Fireflite? A: The 1956 DeSoto Fireflite has lengths of 217.90 and 220.90 inches.Q: How much did the 1956 DeSoto Fireflite cost when new?A: The 1956 DeSoto Fireflite cost approximately $3,028 to $3,564 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1956 DeSoto Fireflite? A: The 1956 DeSoto Fireflite was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Convertible Pace Car, Sedan, Sportsman.Q: What tires did the 1956 DeSoto Fireflite have? A: The 1956 DeSoto Fireflite had 7.60 x 15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did DeSoto produce in 1956? A: DeSoto produced 109,442 automobiles in 1956.Q: How many 1956 Fireflites were produced? A: DeSoto produced 30,521 examples of the Fireflite in 1956.Q: What engine did the 1956 DeSoto Fireflite have? A: The engine powering the 1956 DeSoto Fireflite was a V 8 (5414 cc | 330.4 cu in. | 5.4 L.) with 255 BHP (187.68 KW) @ 4400 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1956 DeSoto Fireflite have? A: The 1956 DeSoto Fireflite had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic Push button; Powerflite.Similarly Sized Vehicles
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