DeSoto Adventurer I 4-Door HardTop 6.3 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite 1959

General Information

Modification (Engine)

6.3 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite

Start of production

1959 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

1960 year

Engine

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1516 mm

Width

2017 mm

Height

1397 mm

Length

5512 mm

Front track

1549 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

4.3

Front overhang

881 mm

Rear overhang

1532 mm

Ramp-over (brakeover) angle

2.4

Wheelbase

3099 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

132 mm

Performance Characteristics

Volume and Weight

Kerb Weight

1817 kg

Fuel tank capacity

87 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

929 l

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

3 gears, automatic transmission TorqueFlite

Front suspension

Independent torsion bar, double wishbone

Rear suspension

Leaf spring

Front brakes

Drum, 279 mm

Rear brakes

Drum, 279 mm

Steering type

Worm-reduction unit

DeSoto Adventurer 6.3 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite