DeSoto Adventurer I 2-Door Hardtop 6.3 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

DeSoto Adventurer I 2-Door Hardtop 6.3 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite /Coupe 1959 - 1960/

What is the body type of DeSoto Adventurer I 2-Door Hardtop?

Coupe, 2 Doors, 6 Seats

What is the power output of DeSoto Adventurer Coupe 1959 6.3 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite?

305 Hp, 556 Nm
410 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of DeSoto Adventurer Coupe 1959 6.3 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite?

6.3 l
6276 cm³
382.99 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1959 DeSoto 6.3 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of DeSoto Adventurer I 2-Door Hardtop Coupe 1959 6.3 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1959 DeSoto Adventurer Coupe?

5512 mm
217.01 in.

What is the width of 1959 DeSoto Adventurer Coupe?

2017 mm
79.41 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1959 DeSoto Adventurer I 2-Door Hardtop 6.3 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite?

1801 kg
3971 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1959 DeSoto Adventurer Coupe?

966 l
34.1 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1959 DeSoto Adventurer I 2-Door Hardtop 6.3 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite?

3, automatic transmission TorqueFlite

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- DeSoto Adventurer
  - Adventurer I 2-Door Hardtop
    - 6.3 V8 (330 Hp) TorqueFlite
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General information

Brand

DeSoto

Model

Adventurer

Generation

Adventurer I 2-Door Hardtop

Modification (Engine)

6.3 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite

Start of production

1959

End of production

1960

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

5.9 kg/Hp, 169.4 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.2 kg/Nm, 308.7 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

305 Hp @ 4600 rpm.

Power per litre

48.6 Hp/l

Torque

556 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 410 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.

Engine displacement

6276 cm³ 382.99 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

107.95 mm 4.25 in.

Piston Stroke

85.85 mm 3.38 in.

Compression ratio

10:1

Number of valves per cylinder

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

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1801 kg 3971 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

966 l 34.1 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

87 l 22.98 US gal | 19.14 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

5512 mm 217.01 in.

Width

2017 mm 79.41 in.

Height

1392 mm 54.8 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

1532 mm 60.31 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 (breakover) 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

3 gears, automatic transmission TorqueFlite

Front suspension

Independent torsion bar, double wishbone

Rear suspension

Leaf spring

Front brakes

Drum, 279 mm

Rear brakes