DeSoto Adventurer I Coupe 5.6 V8 (320 Hp) PowerFlite Specs

DeSoto LogoDeSoto Adventurer I Coupe 5.6 V8 (320 Hp) PowerFlite has been in production since 1955 - 1956. Cars comes in Coupe body types and can be suited with Petrol (Gasoline) engine types with a volume of 5.6L liters, engines produces a power of 320 Hp. The overall dimensions of the car are 5611x1989x1473 mm, and the weight is from 1828 kg.

General data

GenerationAdventurer I Coupe
Modification5.6 V8 (320 Hp) PowerFlite
Start of production1955 year
End of production1956 year
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Body typeCoupe
Seats6
Doors2
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
ModelS24

Performance specs

Weight-to-power ratio5.7 kg/Hp, 175.1 Hp/tonne

Engine technical data

Power320 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre57.2 Hp/l
Torque483 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine displacement5595 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Position of cylindersV-engine
Cylinder Bore96.01 mm
Piston Stroke96.52 mm
Compression ratio9.25
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Engine aspirationNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainOHV
Engine oil capacity3.8 l
Coolant22.7 l
PowerHydraulic Steering

Suspension and brakes specs

Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelRear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission)2 PowerFlite
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Rear suspensionLeaf spring
Front brakesDrum, 305 mm
Rear brakesDrum, 305 mm
Steering typeWorm-reduction unit

Dimensions

Length5611 mm
Width1989 mm
Height1473 mm
Wheelbase3200 mm
Front track1534 mm
Rear (Back) track1514 mm
Front overhang930 mm
Rear overhang1481 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)13.4 m

Weights, volume and space

Kerb Weight1828 kg
Fuel tank capacity79 l