DeSoto Fireflite III Two-Door Sportsman (facelift 1958) 5.9 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

DeSoto Fireflite III Two-Door Sportsman (facelift 1958) 5.9 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite /Coupe 1957 - 1958/

What is the body type of DeSoto Fireflite III Two-Door Sportsman (facelift 1958)?

Coupe, 2 Doors, 6 Seats

What is the power output of DeSoto Fireflite Coupe 1957 5.9 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite?

305 Hp, 542 Nm
400 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of DeSoto Fireflite Coupe 1957 5.9 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite?

5.9 l
5916 cm³
361.02 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1957 DeSoto 5.9 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of DeSoto Fireflite III Two-Door Sportsman (facelift 1958) Coupe 1957 5.9 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 1957 DeSoto Fireflite Coupe?

5552 mm
218.58 in.

What is the width of 1957 DeSoto Fireflite Coupe?

1989 mm
78.31 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1957 DeSoto Fireflite III Two-Door Sportsman (facelift 1958) 5.9 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite?

1864 kg
4109 lbs.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1957 DeSoto Fireflite III Two-Door Sportsman (facelift 1958) 5.9 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite?

3, automatic transmission TorqueFlite

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General information

Brand

DeSoto

Model

Fireflite

Generation

Fireflite III Two-Door Sportsman (facelift 1958)

Modification (Engine)

5.9 V8 (305 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)

Weight-to-power ratio

6.1 kg/Hp, 163.6 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.4 kg/Nm, 290.8 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

305 Hp @ 4600 rpm.

Power per litre

51.6 Hp/l

Torque

542 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 400 lb.-ft. @ 2800 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

10:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

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

Kerb Weight

1864 kg 4109 lbs.

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

1450 mm 57.09 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