What is the body type, DeSoto Fireflite III Four-Door Sedan (facelift 1959)? | Sedan, 4 Doors, 6 Seats |
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How much power, DeSoto Fireflite Sedan 1958 6.3 V8 (325 Hp) TorqueFlite? | 325 Hp, 576 Nm 424.84 lb.-ft. |
What is the engine size, DeSoto Fireflite Sedan 1958 6.3 V8 (325 Hp) TorqueFlite? | 6.3 l 6276 cm3 382.99 cu. in. |
How many cylinders, 1958 DeSoto 6.3 V8 (325 Hp) TorqueFlite? | 8, V-engine |
What is the drivetrain, DeSoto Fireflite III Four-Door Sedan (facelift 1959) Sedan 1958 6.3 V8 (325 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 Fireflite Sedan? | 5616 mm 221.1 in. |
How wide is the vehicle, 1958 DeSoto Fireflite Sedan? | 1999 mm 78.7 in. |
What is the curb weight, 1958 DeSoto Fireflite III Four-Door Sedan (facelift 1959) 6.3 V8 (325 Hp) TorqueFlite? | 1876 kg 4135.87 lbs. |
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1958 DeSoto Fireflite III Four-Door Sedan (facelift 1959) 6.3 V8 (325 Hp) TorqueFlite? | 3, automatic transmission TorqueFlite |
General information | |
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Brand | DeSoto |
Model | Fireflite |
Generation | Fireflite III Four-Door Sedan (facelift 1959) |
Modification (Engine) | 6.3 V8 (325 Hp) TorqueFlite |
Start of production | 1958 year |
End of production | 1959 year |
Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
Body type | Sedan |
Seats | 6 |
Doors | 4 |
Performance specs | |
Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
Weight-to-power ratio | 5.8 kg/Hp, 173.2 Hp/tonne |
Weight-to-torque ratio | 3.3 kg/Nm, 307 Nm/tonne |
Engine specs | |
Power | 325 Hp @ 4600 rpm. |
Power per litre | 51.8 Hp/l |
Torque | 576 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 424.84 lb.-ft. @ 2800 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 | 1876 kg 4135.87 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. |
Height | 1450 mm 57.09 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 brakes | Drum, 305 mm |
Rear brakes | Drum, 305 mm |
Steering type | Worm-reduction unit |