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DeSoto Fireflite III Two-Door Sportsman (facelift 1959) 6.3 V8 (325 Hp) TorqueFlite 1958, 1959
DeSoto Fireflite III Two-Door Sportsman (facelift 1959) 6.3 V8 (325 Hp) TorqueFlite 1958, 1959
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General information

Name

DeSoto Fireflite III Two-Door Sportsman (facelift 1959) 6.3 V8 (325 Hp) TorqueFlite 1958, 1959

Brand

DeSoto
Model

Fireflite
Generation

Fireflite III Two-Door Sportsman (facelift 1959)
Year of production

1958

Number of seats

6

Number of doors

2

Body type

Coupe
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

6.3 V8 (325 Hp) TorqueFlite

Power

325 Hp @ 4600 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

576 Nm @ 2800 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
325 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Power per litre
51.8 Hp/l
Torque
576 Nm @ 2800 rpm.
Engine displacement
6276 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
107.95 mm
Piston stroke
85.85 mm
Compression ratio
10.1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
OHV

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1869 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

87 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

5616 mm

Width (mm)

1999 mm

Height (mm)

1397 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

3200 mm

Front track (mm)

1549 mm

Rear track (mm)

1516 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

15.2 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 torsion bar, double wishbone

Rear suspension system

Leaf spring

Front brakes

Drum, 305 mm

Rear brakes

Drum, 305 mm

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