DeSoto Fireflite III Two-Door Sportsman (facelift 1959) 6.3 V8 (325 Hp) TorqueFlite | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

1959 DeSoto Fireflite III Two-Door Sportsman (facelift 1959) - Photo 1

Key specs

DeSoto Fireflite III Two-Door Sportsman (facelift 1959) 6.3 V8 (325 Hp) TorqueFlite /Coupe 1958 - 1959/

What is the body type of DeSoto Fireflite III Two-Door Sportsman (facelift 1959)?

Coupe, 2 Doors, 6 Seats

What is the power output of DeSoto Fireflite Coupe 1958 6.3 V8 (325 Hp) TorqueFlite?

325 Hp, 576 Nm
425 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of DeSoto Fireflite Coupe 1958 6.3 V8 (325 Hp) TorqueFlite?

6.3 l
6276 cm³
382.99 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1958 DeSoto 6.3 V8 (325 Hp) TorqueFlite?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of DeSoto Fireflite III Two-Door Sportsman (facelift 1959) Coupe 1958 6.3 V8 (325 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 Fireflite Coupe?

5616 mm
221.1 in.

What is the width of 1958 DeSoto Fireflite Coupe?

1999 mm
78.7 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1958 DeSoto Fireflite III Two-Door Sportsman (facelift 1959) 6.3 V8 (325 Hp) TorqueFlite?

1869 kg
4120 lbs.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1958 DeSoto Fireflite III Two-Door Sportsman (facelift 1959) 6.3 V8 (325 Hp) TorqueFlite?

3, automatic transmission TorqueFlite

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General information

Brand

DeSoto

Model

Fireflite

Generation

Fireflite III Two-Door Sportsman (facelift 1959)

Modification (Engine)

6.3 V8 (325 Hp) TorqueFlite

Start of production

1958

End of production

1959

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

5.8 kg/Hp, 173.9 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.2 kg/Nm, 308.2 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

325 Hp @ 4600 rpm.

Power per litre

51.8 Hp/l

Torque

576 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 425 lb.-ft. @ 2800 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

Kerb Weight

1869 kg 4120 lbs.

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.

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

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