What is the body type, DeSoto Fireflite III Two-Door Sportsman (facelift 1958)? | Coupe, 2 Doors, 6 Seats |
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How much power, DeSoto Fireflite Coupe 1957 5.9 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite? | 305 Hp, 542 Nm 399.76 lb.-ft. |
What is the engine size, DeSoto Fireflite Coupe 1957 5.9 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite? | 5.9 l 5916 cm3 361.02 cu. in. |
How many cylinders, 1957 DeSoto 5.9 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite? | 8, V-engine |
What is the drivetrain, DeSoto Fireflite III Two-Door Sportsman (facelift 1958) Coupe 1957 5.9 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, 1957 DeSoto Fireflite Coupe? | 5552 mm 218.58 in. |
How wide is the vehicle, 1957 DeSoto Fireflite Coupe? | 1989 mm 78.31 in. |
What is the curb weight, 1957 DeSoto Fireflite III Two-Door Sportsman (facelift 1958) 5.9 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite? | 1864 kg 4109.42 lbs. |
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1957 DeSoto Fireflite III Two-Door Sportsman (facelift 1958) 5.9 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite? | 3, automatic transmission TorqueFlite |
General information | |
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Brand | DeSoto |
Model | Fireflite |
Generation | Fireflite III Two-Door Sportsman (facelift 1958) |
Modification (Engine) | 5.9 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite |
Start of production | 1957 year |
End of production | 1958 year |
Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
Body type | Coupe |
Seats | 6 |
Doors | 2 |
Performance specs | |
Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
Weight-to-power ratio | 6.1 kg/Hp, 163.6 Hp/tonne |
Weight-to-torque ratio | 3.4 kg/Nm, 290.8 Nm/tonne |
Engine specs | |
Power | 305 Hp @ 4600 rpm. |
Power per litre | 51.6 Hp/l |
Torque | 542 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 399.76 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm. |
Engine displacement | 5916 cm3 361.02 cu. in. |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Engine configuration | V-engine |
Cylinder Bore | 104.65 mm 4.12 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 | 3.8 l 4.02 US qt | 3.34 UK qt |
Coolant | 16.1 l 17.01 US qt | 14.17 UK qt |
Space, Volume and weights | |
Kerb Weight | 1864 kg 4109.42 lbs. |
Fuel tank capacity | 87 l 22.98 US gal | 19.14 UK gal |
Dimensions | |
Length | 5552 mm 218.58 in. |
Width | 1989 mm 78.31 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 | 892 mm 35.12 in. |
Rear overhang | 1461 mm 57.52 in. |
Ride height (ground clearance) | 140 mm 5.51 in. |
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 15.1 m 49.54 ft. |
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 coil spring |
Rear suspension | Leaf spring |
Front brakes | Drum, 305 mm |
Rear brakes | Drum, 305 mm |
Steering type | Worm-reduction unit |