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1956 DeSoto Adventurer Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1956 DeSoto Adventurer, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1956 - 1960
Price : $3,680
Weight : 3875 lbs | 1757.67 kg
V 8
Displacement : 5595 cc | 341.4 cu in. | 5.6 L.
Power : 320 BHP (235.52 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Bore : 3.8 in | 96 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 97 mm.
Compression : 9.25:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
2 Carter 4-barrel WCFB carburetor
Pistons :modified slipper pistons
Connecting rods :heavy duty
Transmission:
3 Automatic Column-mounted; Powerflite

Total DeSoto Production for 1956 : 109,442
Total 1956 Adventurer production : 996
1956 DeSoto Adventurer
Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : 996

Hardtop Coupe

Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 220.9 in | 5611 mm.
Width : 78.9 in | 2004 mm.
Height : 60.3 in | 1532 mm.
Wheelbase : 126.0 in | 3200 mm.
Front Track : 60.4 in | 1534 mm.
Rear Track : 59.6 in | 1514 mm.
Interior
Front Legroom : 45.7 in | 1161 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 7.60 x 15 whitewall

1956 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $2,050
Avg. Household Income : $4,450
Avg. Home : $11,700
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.22

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1956 DeSoto Adventurer? A: The 1956 DeSoto Adventurer has a wheelbase size of 126.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1956 DeSoto Adventurer? A: The 1956 DeSoto Adventurer has a length of 220.90 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1956 DeSoto Adventurer? A: The 1956 DeSoto Adventurer has a width of 78.90 inches.

Q: How much legroom does the 1956 DeSoto Adventurer have?A: The 1956 DeSoto Adventurer has legroom of 45.70 inches.

Q: How much did the 1956 DeSoto Adventurer cost when new?A: The 1956 DeSoto Adventurer had a base price of approximately $3,680 (USD).

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1956 DeSoto Adventurer? A: The 1956 DeSoto Adventurer was a Hardtop Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1956 DeSoto Adventurer have? A: The 1956 DeSoto Adventurer had 7.60 x 15 whitewall tires.

Q: How many vehicles did DeSoto produce in 1956? A: DeSoto produced 109,442 automobiles in 1956.

Q: How many 1956 Adventurers were produced? A: DeSoto produced 996 examples of the Adventurer in 1956.

Q: What engine did the 1956 DeSoto Adventurer have? A: The engine powering the 1956 DeSoto Adventurer was a V 8 (5595 cc | 341.4 cu in. | 5.6 L.) with 320 BHP (235.52 KW) @ 5200 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1956 DeSoto Adventurer have? A: The 1956 DeSoto Adventurer had a 3 speed Automatic Column-mounted; Powerflite gearbox.