DeSoto Fireflite Two-Door HardTop 5.9 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

DeSoto Fireflite Two-Door HardTop 5.9 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite /Coupe 1959 - 1960/

What is the body type of DeSoto Fireflite Two-Door HardTop?

Coupe, 2 Doors, 6 Seats

What is the power output of DeSoto Fireflite Coupe 1959 5.9 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite?

295 Hp, 529 Nm
390 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of DeSoto Fireflite Coupe 1959 5.9 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite?

5.9 l
5916 cm³
361.02 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1959 DeSoto 5.9 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of DeSoto Fireflite Two-Door HardTop Coupe 1959 5.9 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1959 DeSoto Fireflite Coupe?

5471 mm
215.39 in.

What is the width of 1959 DeSoto Fireflite Coupe?

2017 mm
79.41 in.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1959 DeSoto Fireflite Coupe?

966 l
34.1 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1959 DeSoto Fireflite Two-Door HardTop 5.9 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite?

3, automatic transmission TorqueFlite

DeSoto
- DeSoto Fireflite
  - Fireflite Two-Door HardTop
    - 6.3 V8 (325 Hp) TorqueFlite
    - 5.9 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite
    - 5.9 V8 (295 Hp) PowerFlite
    - 5.9 V8 (295 Hp)

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General information

Brand

DeSoto

Model

Fireflite

Generation

Fireflite Two-Door HardTop

Modification (Engine)

5.9 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite

Start of production

1959

End of production

1960

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Engine specs

Power

295 Hp @ 4600 rpm.

Power per litre

49.9 Hp/l

Torque

529 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 390 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.

Engine displacement

5916 cm³ 361.02 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

104.65 mm 4.12 in.

Piston Stroke

85.85 mm 3.38 in.

Compression ratio

10:1

Number of valves per cylinder

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

16.1 l 17.01 US qt | 14.17 UK qt

Volume and weights

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

966 l 34.1 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

87 l 22.98 US gal | 19.14 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

5471 mm 215.39 in.

Width

2017 mm 79.41 in.

Height

1392 mm 54.8 in.

Wheelbase

3099 mm 122.01 in.

Front track

1549 mm 60.98 in.

Rear (Back) track

1516 mm 59.69 in.

Front overhang

881 mm 34.69 in.

Rear overhang

1491 mm 58.7 in.

Ride height (ground clearance)

132 mm 5.2 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

14.3 m 46.92 ft.

Approach angle

15.6°

Departure angle

10.4°

Ramp-over (breakover) angle

12.4°

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, 279 mm

Rear brakes