DeSoto Adventurer II Coupe (facelift 1958) 5.9 EFi V8 (355 Hp) TorqueFlite | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

DeSoto Adventurer II Coupe (facelift 1958) 5.9 EFi V8 (355 Hp) TorqueFlite /Coupe 1957 - 1958/

What is the body type of DeSoto Adventurer II Coupe (facelift 1958)?

Coupe, 2 Doors, 6 Seats

What is the power output of DeSoto Adventurer Coupe 1957 5.9 EFi V8 (355 Hp) TorqueFlite?

355 Hp, 542 Nm
400 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of DeSoto Adventurer Coupe 1957 5.9 EFi V8 (355 Hp) TorqueFlite?

5.9 l
5916 cm³
361.02 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1957 DeSoto 5.9 EFi V8 (355 Hp) TorqueFlite?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of DeSoto Adventurer II Coupe (facelift 1958) Coupe 1957 5.9 EFi V8 (355 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 1957 DeSoto Adventurer Coupe?

5552 mm
218.58 in.

What is the width of 1957 DeSoto Adventurer Coupe?

1989 mm
78.31 in.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1957 DeSoto Adventurer II Coupe (facelift 1958) 5.9 EFi V8 (355 Hp) TorqueFlite?

3, automatic transmission TorqueFlite

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General information

Brand

DeSoto

Model

Adventurer

Generation

Adventurer II Coupe (facelift 1958)

Modification (Engine)

5.9 EFi V8 (355 Hp) TorqueFlite

Start of production

1957

End of production

1958

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Engine specs

Power

355 Hp @ 5000 rpm.

Power per litre

60 Hp/l

Torque

542 Nm @ 3600 rpm. 400 lb.-ft. @ 3600 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

10.25:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

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

Volume and weights

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

1397 mm 55 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