| What is the body type, DeSoto Fireflite IV Four-Door Sedan? | Sedan, 4 Doors, 6 Seats |
|---|---|
| How much power, DeSoto Fireflite Sedan 1959 5.9 V8 (295 Hp) PowerFlite? | 295 Hp, 529 Nm 390.17 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, DeSoto Fireflite Sedan 1959 5.9 V8 (295 Hp) PowerFlite? | 5.9 l 5916 cm3 361.02 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1959 DeSoto 5.9 V8 (295 Hp) PowerFlite? | 8, V-engine |
| What is the drivetrain, DeSoto Fireflite IV Four-Door Sedan Sedan 1959 5.9 V8 (295 Hp) PowerFlite? | 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 Fireflite Sedan? | 5471 mm 215.39 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1959 DeSoto Fireflite Sedan? | 2017 mm 79.41 in. |
| How much trunk (boot) space, 1959 DeSoto Fireflite Sedan? | 929 l 32.81 cu. ft. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1959 DeSoto Fireflite IV Four-Door Sedan 5.9 V8 (295 Hp) PowerFlite? | 2, automatic transmission PowerFlite |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | DeSoto |
| Model | Fireflite |
| Generation | Fireflite IV Four-Door Sedan |
| Modification (Engine) | 5.9 V8 (295 Hp) PowerFlite |
| Start of production | 1959 year |
| End of production | 1960 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 6 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 295 Hp @ 4600 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 49.9 Hp/l |
| Torque | 529 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 390.17 lb.-ft. @ 2400 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 | 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 | |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum | 929 l 32.81 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 87 l 22.98 US gal | 19.14 UK gal |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 5471 mm 215.39 in. |
| Width | 2017 mm 79.41 in. |
| Height | 1397 mm 55 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 | 1491 mm 58.7 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 | 2 gears, automatic transmission PowerFlite |
| 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 |
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