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1957 DeSoto Adventurer I Convertible (facelift 1958) 5.9 EFi V8 (355 Hp) TorqueFlite

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DeSoto Adventurer Cabriolet 1957, 1958

What is the body type, DeSoto Adventurer I Convertible (facelift 1958)?Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 6 Seats
How much power, DeSoto Adventurer Cabriolet 1957 5.9 EFi V8 (355 Hp) TorqueFlite?355 Hp, 542 Nm
399.76 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, DeSoto Adventurer Cabriolet 1957 5.9 EFi V8 (355 Hp) TorqueFlite?5.9 l
5916 cm3
361.02 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1957 DeSoto 5.9 EFi V8 (355 Hp) TorqueFlite?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, DeSoto Adventurer I Convertible (facelift 1958) Cabriolet 1957 5.9 EFi V8 (355 Hp) TorqueFlite?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1957 DeSoto Adventurer Cabriolet?5552 mm
218.58 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1957 DeSoto Adventurer Cabriolet?1989 mm
78.31 in.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1957 DeSoto Adventurer I Convertible (facelift 1958) 5.9 EFi V8 (355 Hp) TorqueFlite?3, automatic transmission TorqueFlite

DeSoto Adventurer I Convertible (facelift 1958) 5.9 EFi V8 (355 Hp) TorqueFlite 1957, 1958 Specs

General information
BrandDeSoto
Model Adventurer
Generation Adventurer I Convertible (facelift 1958)
Modification (Engine) 5.9 EFi V8 (355 Hp) TorqueFlite
Start of production 1957 year
End of production 1958 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCabriolet
Seats 6
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine specs
Power 355 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre 60 Hp/l
Torque 542 Nm @ 3600 rpm. 399.76 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm.
Engine displacement 5916 cm3 361.02 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 104.65 mm 4.12 in.
Piston Stroke 85.85 mm 3.38 in.
Compression ratio 10.25
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHV
Engine oil capacity 3.8 l 4.02 US qt | 3.34 UK qt
Coolant 16.1 l 17.01 US qt | 14.17 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Fuel tank capacity 87 l 22.98 US gal | 19.14 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 5552 mm 218.58 in.
Width 1989 mm 78.31 in.
Height 1397 mm 55 in.
Wheelbase 3200 mm 125.98 in.
Front track 1549 mm 60.98 in.
Rear (Back) track 1516 mm 59.69 in.
Front overhang 892 mm 35.12 in.
Rear overhang 1461 mm 57.52 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 140 mm 5.51 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 15.1 m 49.54 ft.
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 coil spring
Rear suspension Leaf spring
Front brakesDrum, 305 mm
Rear brakesDrum, 305 mm
Steering type Worm-reduction unit