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1958 DeSoto Adventurer I Convertible (facelift 1959) 6.3 V8 (350 Hp) TorqueFlite

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Key specs

DeSoto Adventurer Cabriolet, Coupe 1958, 1959

What is the body type, DeSoto Adventurer I Convertible (facelift 1959)?Cabriolet, Coupe, 2 Doors, 6 Seats
How much power, DeSoto Adventurer Cabriolet, Coupe 1958 6.3 V8 (350 Hp) TorqueFlite?350 Hp, 576 Nm
424.84 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, DeSoto Adventurer Cabriolet, Coupe 1958 6.3 V8 (350 Hp) TorqueFlite?6.3 l
6276 cm3
382.99 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1958 DeSoto 6.3 V8 (350 Hp) TorqueFlite?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, DeSoto Adventurer I Convertible (facelift 1959) Cabriolet, Coupe 1958 6.3 V8 (350 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, 1958 DeSoto Adventurer Cabriolet, Coupe?5616 mm
221.1 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1958 DeSoto Adventurer Cabriolet, Coupe?1999 mm
78.7 in.
What is the curb weight, 1958 DeSoto Adventurer I Convertible (facelift 1959) 6.3 V8 (350 Hp) TorqueFlite?2000 kg
4409.25 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1958 DeSoto Adventurer I Convertible (facelift 1959) 6.3 V8 (350 Hp) TorqueFlite?3, automatic transmission TorqueFlite

DeSoto Adventurer I Convertible (facelift 1959) 6.3 V8 (350 Hp) TorqueFlite 1958, 1959 Specs

General information
BrandDeSoto
Model Adventurer
Generation Adventurer I Convertible (facelift 1959)
Modification (Engine) 6.3 V8 (350 Hp) TorqueFlite
Start of production 1958 year
End of production 1959 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCabriolet, Coupe
Seats 6
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-power ratio 5.7 kg/Hp, 175 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 3.5 kg/Nm, 288 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 350 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre 55.8 Hp/l
Torque 576 Nm @ 3600 rpm. 424.84 lb.-ft. @ 3600 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 10.1:1
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 15.1 l 15.96 US qt | 13.29 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 2000 kg 4409.25 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity 87 l 22.98 US gal | 19.14 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 5616 mm 221.1 in.
Width 1999 mm 78.7 in.
Wheelbase 3200 mm 125.98 in.
Front track 1549 mm 60.98 in.
Rear (Back) track 1516 mm 59.69 in.
Front overhang 889 mm 35 in.
Rear overhang 1527 mm 60.12 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 142 mm 5.59 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 15.2 m 49.87 ft.
Approach angle 15°
Departure angle 11°
Ramp-over (brakeover) angle 10.4°
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 brakesDrum, 305 mm
Rear brakesDrum, 305 mm
Steering type Worm-reduction unit