DeSoto Firedome III Convertible (facelift 1959) 6.3 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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DeSoto Firedome III Convertible (facelift 1959) 6.3 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite /Cabriolet, Coupe 1958 - 1959/

What is the body type of DeSoto Firedome III Convertible (facelift 1959)?

Cabriolet, Coupe, 2 Doors, 6 Seats

What is the power output of DeSoto Firedome Cabriolet, Coupe 1958 6.3 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite?

305 Hp, 556 Nm
410 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of DeSoto Firedome Cabriolet, Coupe 1958 6.3 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite?

6.3 l
6276 cm³
382.99 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1958 DeSoto 6.3 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of DeSoto Firedome III Convertible (facelift 1959) Cabriolet, Coupe 1958 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 1958 DeSoto Firedome Cabriolet, Coupe?

5616 mm
221.1 in.

What is the width of 1958 DeSoto Firedome Cabriolet, Coupe?

1999 mm
78.7 in.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1958 DeSoto Firedome III Convertible (facelift 1959) 6.3 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite?

3, automatic transmission TorqueFlite

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General information

Brand

DeSoto

Model

Firedome

Generation

Firedome III Convertible (facelift 1959)

Modification (Engine)

6.3 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite

Start of production

1958

End of production

1959

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Cabriolet, Coupe

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

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

10.1:1

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

15.1 l 15.96 US qt | 13.29 UK qt

Volume and weights

Fuel tank capacity

87 l 22.98 US gal | 19.14 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

5616 mm 221.1 in.

Width

1999 mm 78.7 in.

Wheelbase

3200 mm 125.98 in.

Front track

1549 mm 60.98 in.

Rear (Back) track

1516 mm 59.69 in.

Front overhang

889 mm 35 in.

Rear overhang

1527 mm 60.12 in.

Ride height (ground clearance)

142 mm 5.59 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

15.2 m 49.87 ft.

Approach angle

15°

Departure angle

11°

Ramp-over (breakover) angle

10.4°

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, 305 mm

Rear brakes