Compare: DeSoto Firedome 1957 Coupe 295 Hp

General information

Brand

DeSoto

Model

Firedome

Generation

Firedome III Two-Door Sportsman (facelift 1958)

Modification (Engine)

5.9 V8 (295 Hp)

Start of production

1957 year

End of production

1958 year

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

295 Hp @ 4600 rpm.

Torque

529 Nm @ 2400 rpm.

Engine displacement

5916 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

104.65 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

3.8 l

Coolant

16.1 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1821 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, manual transmission

Front suspension

Independent coil spring

Rear suspension

Leaf spring

Front brakes

Drum, 305 mm

Rear brakes