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DeSoto Fireflite III Convertible (facelift 1958) 5.9 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite 1957, 1958
DeSoto Fireflite III Convertible (facelift 1958) 5.9 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite 1957, 1958
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General information

Name

DeSoto Fireflite III Convertible (facelift 1958) 5.9 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite 1957, 1958

Brand

DeSoto
Model

Fireflite
Generation

Fireflite III Convertible (facelift 1958)
Year of production

1957

Number of seats

6

Number of doors

2

Body type

Cabriolet
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

5.9 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite

Power

305 Hp @ 4600 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

542 Nm @ 2800 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
305 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Power per litre
51.6 Hp/l
Torque
542 Nm @ 2800 rpm.
Engine displacement
5916 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
104.65 mm
Piston stroke
85.85 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
OHV

Space volume and weights

Fuel tank capacity (l)

87 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

5552 mm

Width (mm)

1989 mm

Height (mm)

1450 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

3200 mm

Front track (mm)

1549 mm

Rear track (mm)

1516 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

15.1 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Independent, spring

Rear suspension system

Leaf spring

Front brakes

Drum, 305 mm

Rear brakes

Drum, 305 mm

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