DeSoto Fireflite III Convertible (facelift 1958) 5.9 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite 1957

General Information

Modification (Engine)

5.9 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite

Start of production

1957 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Cabriolet

Seats

Doors

End of production

1958 year

Engine

Power

305 Hp @ 4600 rpm.

Power per litre

51.6 Hp/l

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

542 Nm @ 2800 rpm.

Engine displacement

5916

Cylinder Bore

104.7 mm

Piston Stroke

85.9 mm

Engine oil capacity

3.8 l

Coolant

16.1 l

Fuel System

Carburettor

Valvetrain

OHV

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1516 mm

Width

1989 mm

Height

1450 mm

Length

5552 mm

Front track

1549 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

1 m

Front overhang

892 mm

Rear overhang

1461 mm

Wheelbase

3200 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

140 mm

Volume and Weight

Fuel tank capacity

87 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 coil spring

Rear suspension

Leaf spring

Front brakes

Drum, 305 mm

Rear brakes

Drum, 305 mm

Steering type

Worm-reduction unit

DeSoto Fireflite 5.9 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite

General Information

Engine

Dimensions

Volume and Weight

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

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