DeSoto Fireflite IV Four-Door Sedan 5.9 V8 (295 Hp) 1959

General Information

Modification (Engine)

5.9 V8 (295 Hp)

Start of production

1959 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

End of production

1960 year

Engine

Power

295 Hp @ 4600 rpm.

Power per litre

49.9 Hp/l

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

529 Nm @ 2400 rpm.

Engine displacement

5916

Cylinder Bore

104.7 mm

Piston Stroke

85.9 mm

Engine oil capacity

4.7 l

Coolant

16.1 l

Fuel System

Carburettor

Valvetrain

OHV

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1516 mm

Width

2017 mm

Height

1397 mm

Length

5471 mm

Front track

1549 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

3 m

Front overhang

881 mm

Rear overhang

1491 mm

Ramp-over (brakeover) angle

2.4

Wheelbase

3099 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

132 mm

Volume and Weight

Kerb Weight

1792 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, manual transmission

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 Fireflite 5.9 V8 (295 Hp)

General Information

Engine

Dimensions

Volume and Weight

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

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