What is the body type, DeSoto Adventurer I 2-Door Hardtop? | Coupe, 2 Doors, 6 Seats |
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How much power, DeSoto Adventurer Coupe 1959 6.3 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite? | 305 Hp, 556 Nm 410.08 lb.-ft. |
What is the engine size, DeSoto Adventurer Coupe 1959 6.3 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite? | 6.3 l 6276 cm3 382.99 cu. in. |
How many cylinders, 1959 DeSoto 6.3 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite? | 8, V-engine |
What is the drivetrain, DeSoto Adventurer I 2-Door Hardtop Coupe 1959 6.3 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite? | Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
How long is this vehicle, 1959 DeSoto Adventurer Coupe? | 5512 mm 217.01 in. |
How wide is the vehicle, 1959 DeSoto Adventurer Coupe? | 2017 mm 79.41 in. |
What is the curb weight, 1959 DeSoto Adventurer I 2-Door Hardtop 6.3 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite? | 1801 kg 3970.53 lbs. |
How much trunk (boot) space, 1959 DeSoto Adventurer Coupe? | 966 l 34.11 cu. ft. |
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1959 DeSoto Adventurer I 2-Door Hardtop 6.3 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite? | 3, automatic transmission TorqueFlite |
General information | |
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Brand | DeSoto |
Model | Adventurer |
Generation | Adventurer I 2-Door Hardtop |
Modification (Engine) | 6.3 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite |
Start of production | 1959 year |
End of production | 1960 year |
Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
Body type | Coupe |
Seats | 6 |
Doors | 2 |
Performance specs | |
Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
Weight-to-power ratio | 5.9 kg/Hp, 169.4 Hp/tonne |
Weight-to-torque ratio | 3.2 kg/Nm, 308.7 Nm/tonne |
Engine specs | |
Power | 305 Hp @ 4600 rpm. |
Power per litre | 48.6 Hp/l |
Torque | 556 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 410.08 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm. |
Engine displacement | 6276 cm3 382.99 cu. in. |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Engine configuration | V-engine |
Cylinder Bore | 107.95 mm 4.25 in. |
Piston Stroke | 85.85 mm 3.38 in. |
Compression ratio | 10:1 |
Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
Fuel injection system | Carburettor |
Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
Valvetrain | OHV |
Engine oil capacity | 4.7 l 4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt |
Coolant | 16.1 l 17.01 US qt | 14.17 UK qt |
Space, Volume and weights | |
Kerb Weight | 1801 kg 3970.53 lbs. |
Trunk (boot) space - maximum | 966 l 34.11 cu. ft. |
Fuel tank capacity | 87 l 22.98 US gal | 19.14 UK gal |
Dimensions | |
Length | 5512 mm 217.01 in. |
Width | 2017 mm 79.41 in. |
Height | 1392 mm 54.8 in. |
Wheelbase | 3099 mm 122.01 in. |
Front track | 1549 mm 60.98 in. |
Rear (Back) track | 1516 mm 59.69 in. |
Front overhang | 881 mm 34.69 in. |
Rear overhang | 1532 mm 60.31 in. |
Ride height (ground clearance) | 132 mm 5.2 in. |
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 14.3 m 46.92 ft. |
Approach angle | 15.6° |
Departure angle | 10.4° |
Ramp-over (brakeover) angle | 12.4° |
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
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 |