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DeSoto Fireflite IV Four-Door Sedan 5.9 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite 1959, 1960
DeSoto Fireflite IV Four-Door Sedan 5.9 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite 1959, 1960
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General information

Name

DeSoto Fireflite IV Four-Door Sedan 5.9 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite 1959, 1960

Brand

DeSoto
Model

Fireflite
Generation

Fireflite IV Four-Door Sedan
Year of production

1959

Number of seats

6

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

5.9 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite

Power

295 Hp @ 4600 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

529 Nm @ 2400 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
295 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Power per litre
49.9 Hp/l
Torque
529 Nm @ 2400 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

Trunk boot space maximum (l)

929 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

5471 mm

Width (mm)

2017 mm

Height (mm)

1397 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

3099 mm

Front track (mm)

1549 mm

Rear track (mm)

1516 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

14.3 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, 279 mm

Rear brakes

Drum, 279 mm

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