
| What is the body type, DeSoto Fireflite III Four-Door Sportsman (facelift 1959)? | Sedan, 4 Doors, 6 Seats |
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| How much power, DeSoto Fireflite Sedan 1958 6.3 V8 (325 Hp) TorqueFlite? | 325 Hp, 576 Nm 424.84 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, DeSoto Fireflite Sedan 1958 6.3 V8 (325 Hp) TorqueFlite? | 6.3 l 6276 cm3 382.99 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1958 DeSoto 6.3 V8 (325 Hp) TorqueFlite? | 8, V-engine |
| What is the drivetrain, DeSoto Fireflite III Four-Door Sportsman (facelift 1959) Sedan 1958 6.3 V8 (325 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, 1958 DeSoto Fireflite Sedan? | 5616 mm 221.1 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1958 DeSoto Fireflite Sedan? | 1999 mm 78.7 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 1958 DeSoto Fireflite III Four-Door Sportsman (facelift 1959) 6.3 V8 (325 Hp) TorqueFlite? | 1891 kg 4168.94 lbs. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1958 DeSoto Fireflite III Four-Door Sportsman (facelift 1959) 6.3 V8 (325 Hp) TorqueFlite? | 3, automatic transmission TorqueFlite |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | DeSoto |
| Model | Fireflite |
| Generation | Fireflite III Four-Door Sportsman (facelift 1959) |
| Modification (Engine) | 6.3 V8 (325 Hp) TorqueFlite |
| Start of production | 1958 year |
| End of production | 1959 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 6 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 5.8 kg/Hp, 171.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 3.3 kg/Nm, 304.6 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 325 Hp @ 4600 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 51.8 Hp/l |
| Torque | 576 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 424.84 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm. |
| Engine displacement | 6276 cm3 382.99 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 107.95 mm 4.25 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 85.85 mm 3.38 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10.1:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel injection system | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Engine oil capacity | 4.7 l 4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt |
| Coolant | 15.1 l 15.96 US qt | 13.29 UK qt |
| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1891 kg 4168.94 lbs. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 87 l 22.98 US gal | 19.14 UK gal |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 5616 mm 221.1 in. |
| Width | 1999 mm 78.7 in. |
| Height | 1400 mm 55.12 in. |
| Wheelbase | 3200 mm 125.98 in. |
| Front track | 1549 mm 60.98 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1516 mm 59.69 in. |
| Front overhang | 889 mm 35 in. |
| Rear overhang | 1527 mm 60.12 in. |
| Ride height (ground clearance) | 142 mm 5.59 in. |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 15.2 m 49.87 ft. |
| Approach angle | 15° |
| Departure angle | 11° |
| Ramp-over (brakeover) angle | 10.4° |
| 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 torsion bar, double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Leaf spring |
| Front brakes | Drum, 305 mm |
| Rear brakes | Drum, 305 mm |
| Steering type | Worm-reduction unit |