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DeSoto Adventurer I 2-Door HardtopDeSoto Adventurer I 2-Door Hardtop 6.3 V8 (325 Hp) TorqueFlite

General information

Brand
DeSoto
Model
Adventurer
Generation
Adventurer I 2-Door Hardtop
Modification (Engine)
6.3 V8 (325 Hp) TorqueFlite
Start of production
1959
End of production
1960
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Seats
6
Doors
2

Performance specs

Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Internal combustion engine specs

Power
325 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Power per litre
51.8 Hp/l
Torque
576 Nm @ 2800 rpm.
Engine displacement
6276 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
107.95 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
4.7 l
Coolant
16.1 l

Volume and weights

Trunk (boot) space - maximum
966 l
Fuel tank capacity
87 l

Dimensions

Length
5512 mm
Width
2017 mm
Height
1392 mm
Wheelbase
3099 mm
Front track
1549 mm
Rear (Back) track
1516 mm
Front overhang
881 mm
Rear overhang
1532 mm
Ride height (ground clearance)
132 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
14.3 m
Approach angle
15.6°
Departure angle
10.4°
Ramp-over (breakover) angle
12.4°

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, 279 mm
Rear brakes
Drum, 279 mm
Steering type
Worm-reduction unit