These are standard specifications for the 1956 DeSoto Adventurer, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic Column-mounted; Powerflite
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Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
Production Years for Series : | 1956 - 1960 |
Price : | $3,680 |
Weight : | 3875 lbs | 1757.67 kg |
Engine & Transmission
V 8 | |
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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 |
3 Automatic Column-mounted; Powerflite
Production Figures
Total DeSoto Production for 1956 : | 109,442 |
Total 1956 Adventurer production : | 996 |
1956 DeSoto Adventurer | |
Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 996 |
Dimension(s)
Hardtop Coupe
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Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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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. |
Handling
Tires / Wheels | |
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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 |
1956 DeSoto Adventurer FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1956 DeSoto Adventurer?
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.