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1958 DeSoto Fireflite III Four-Door Sedan (facelift 1959) 6.3 V8 (325 Hp) TorqueFlite

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DeSoto Fireflite Sedan 1958, 1959

What is the body type, DeSoto Fireflite III Four-Door Sedan (facelift 1959)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 6 Seats
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

DeSoto Fireflite III Four-Door Sedan (facelift 1959) 6.3 V8 (325 Hp) TorqueFlite 1958, 1959 Specs

General information
BrandDeSoto
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 typeSedan
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 brakesDrum, 305 mm
Rear brakesDrum, 305 mm
Steering type Worm-reduction unit