| What is the body type, DeSoto Fireflite III Four-Door Sedan (facelift 1958)? | Sedan, 4 Doors, 6 Seats |
|---|---|
| How much power, DeSoto Fireflite Sedan 1957 5.9 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite? | 305 Hp, 542 Nm 399.76 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, DeSoto Fireflite Sedan 1957 5.9 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite? | 5.9 l 5916 cm3 361.02 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1957 DeSoto 5.9 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite? | 8, V-engine |
| What is the drivetrain, DeSoto Fireflite III Four-Door Sedan (facelift 1958) Sedan 1957 5.9 V8 (305 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 Fireflite Sedan? | 5552 mm 218.58 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1957 DeSoto Fireflite Sedan? | 1989 mm 78.31 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 1957 DeSoto Fireflite III Four-Door Sedan (facelift 1958) 5.9 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite? | 1889 kg 4164.53 lbs. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1957 DeSoto Fireflite III Four-Door Sedan (facelift 1958) 5.9 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite? | 3, automatic transmission TorqueFlite |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | DeSoto |
| Model | Fireflite |
| Generation | Fireflite III Four-Door Sedan (facelift 1958) |
| Modification (Engine) | 5.9 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite |
| Start of production | 1957 year |
| End of production | 1958 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 6 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 6.2 kg/Hp, 161.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 3.5 kg/Nm, 286.9 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 305 Hp @ 4600 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 51.6 Hp/l |
| Torque | 542 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 399.76 lb.-ft. @ 2800 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 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel injection system | Carburettor |
| 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 | |
| Kerb Weight | 1889 kg 4164.53 lbs. |
| 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 | 1450 mm 57.09 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. |
| Approach angle | 16.3° |
| Departure angle | 11.6° |
| Ramp-over (brakeover) angle | 10° |
| 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 brakes | Drum, 305 mm |
| Rear brakes | Drum, 305 mm |
| Steering type | Worm-reduction unit |
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