DeSoto Fireflite 5.9 V8 (295 Hp)

1959 - 1960
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Body type
Coupe, 6 seats
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Boot capacity
966 l
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Engine capacity
5916 cm3
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Power
295 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
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Transmission
3 gears, manual transmission
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Transmission
Rear wheel drive
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Acceleration to 100 km/h
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Max. speed
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Fuel
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Average consumption

General Information

Modification (Engine)
5.9 V8 (295 Hp)
Start of production
1959 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Seats
6
Doors
2
End of production
1960 year

Engine

Power
295 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Power per litre
49.9 Hp/l
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
2
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
1392 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
1783 kg
Fuel tank capacity
87 l
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
966 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

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