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Compare: DeSoto Fireflite III Four-Door Sedan (facelift 1958) 5.9 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite
DeSoto Fireflite III Four-Door Sedan (facelift 1958)
General information
Brand
DeSoto
Model
Fireflite
Generation
Fireflite III Four-Door Sedan (facelift 1958)
Modification (Engine)
5.9 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite
Start of production
1957 year
End of production
1958 year
Body type
Sedan
Seats
6
Doors
4
Performance specs
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Internal combustion engine specs
Power
305 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Torque
542 Nm @ 2800 rpm.
Engine displacement
5916 cm
3
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
104.65 mm
Piston Stroke
85.85 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Carburettor
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine oil capacity
3.8 l
Coolant
16.1 l
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight
1889 kg
Fuel tank capacity
87 l
Dimensions
Length
5552 mm
Width
1989 mm
Height
1450 mm
Wheelbase
3200 mm
Front track
1549 mm
Rear (Back) track
1516 mm
Front overhang
892 mm
Rear overhang
1461 mm
Ride height (ground clearance)
140 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
15.1 m
Approach angle
16.3°
Departure angle
11.6°
Ramp-over (brakeover) angle
10°
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
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
Drum, 305 mm
Steering type
Worm-reduction unit