1956 DeSoto Fireflite Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1956 DeSoto Fireflite, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1955 - 1960
Price : $3,028-$3,564
Weight : 4068 lbs | 1845.214 kg
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
Transmission:
3 Manual , 3 Automatic Push button; Powerflite

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

Convertible Pace Car

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.

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

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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.

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