Compare: DeSoto Fireflite 1959 Sedan 325 Hp

General information

Brand

DeSoto

Model

Fireflite

Generation

Fireflite Four-Door HardTop

Modification (Engine)

6.3 V8 (325 Hp) TorqueFlite

Start of production

1959 year

End of production

1960 year

Body type

Sedan

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

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

4.7 l

Coolant

16.1 l

Space, Volume and weights

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

929 l

Fuel tank capacity

87 l

Dimensions

Length

5471 mm

Width

2017 mm

Height

1397 mm

Wheelbase

3099 mm

Front track

1549 mm

Rear (Back) track

1516 mm

Front overhang

881 mm

Rear overhang

1491 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 (brakeover) angle

12.4°

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, 279 mm

Rear brakes