DeSoto Adventurer II 2-Door Hardtop 5.9 V8 (265 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

DeSoto Adventurer II 2-Door Hardtop 5.9 V8 (265 Hp) /Coupe 1960 - 1961/

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

Coupe, 2 Doors, 6 Seats

What is the power output of DeSoto Adventurer Coupe 1960 5.9 V8 (265 Hp)?

265 Hp, 515 Nm
380 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of DeSoto Adventurer Coupe 1960 5.9 V8 (265 Hp)?

5.9 l
5916 cm³
361.02 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1960 DeSoto 5.9 V8 (265 Hp)?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of DeSoto Adventurer II 2-Door Hardtop Coupe 1960 5.9 V8 (265 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1960 DeSoto Adventurer Coupe?

5476 mm
215.59 in.

What is the width of 1960 DeSoto Adventurer Coupe?

2017 mm
79.41 in.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1960 DeSoto Adventurer Coupe?

966 l
34.1 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1960 DeSoto Adventurer II 2-Door Hardtop 5.9 V8 (265 Hp)?

3, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

DeSoto

Model

Adventurer

Generation

Adventurer II 2-Door Hardtop

Modification (Engine)

5.9 V8 (265 Hp)

Start of production

1960

End of production

1961

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Engine specs

Power

265 Hp @ 4400 rpm.

Power per litre

44.8 Hp/l

Torque

515 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 380 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.

Engine displacement

5916 cm³ 361.02 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

104.65 mm 4.12 in.

Piston Stroke

85.85 mm 3.38 in.

Compression ratio

9:1

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

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

966 l 34.1 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

76 l 20.08 US gal | 16.72 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

5476 mm 215.59 in.

Width

2017 mm 79.41 in.

Height

1394 mm 54.88 in.

Wheelbase

3099 mm 122.01 in.

Front track

1549 mm 60.98 in.

Rear (Back) track

1516 mm 59.69 in.

Front overhang

884 mm 34.8 in.

Rear overhang

1494 mm 58.82 in.

Ride height (ground clearance)

132 mm 5.2 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

14.3 m 46.92 ft.

Approach angle

16°

Departure angle

10.5°

Ramp-over (breakover) angle

12.6°

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, manual transmission

Front suspension

Independent torsion bar, double wishbone

Rear suspension

Leaf spring

Front brakes

Drum, 279 mm

Rear brakes