Compare: DeSoto Fireflite 1958 Cabriolet, Coupe 325 Hp

General information

Brand

DeSoto

Model

Fireflite

Generation

Fireflite III Convertible (facelift 1959)

Modification (Engine)

6.3 V8 (325 Hp) TorqueFlite

Start of production

1958 year

End of production

1959 year

Body type

Cabriolet, Coupe

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

325 Hp @ 4600 rpm.

Torque

576 Nm @ 2800 rpm.

Engine displacement

6276 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

107.95 mm

Piston Stroke

85.85 mm

Compression ratio

10.1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

4.7 l

Coolant

15.1 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1962 kg

Fuel tank capacity

87 l

Dimensions

Length

5616 mm

Width

1999 mm

Wheelbase

3200 mm

Front track

1549 mm

Rear (Back) track

1516 mm

Front overhang

889 mm

Rear overhang

1527 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

142 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

15.2 m

Approach angle

15°

Departure angle

11°

Ramp-over (brakeover) angle

10.4°

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 torsion bar, double wishbone

Rear suspension

Leaf spring

Front brakes

Drum, 305 mm

Rear brakes