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| Name | DeSoto Fireflite Four-Door HardTop 5.9 V8 (295 Hp) 1959, 1960 | |||
| Brand | DeSoto | |||
| Model | Fireflite | |||
| Generation | Fireflite Four-Door HardTop | |||
| 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) | |||
| Power | 295 Hp @ 4600 rpm. | |||
| Torque | 529 Nm @ 2400 rpm. | |||
| Electrical System | ||||
| Performance specs | ||||
| Engine specs | ||||
| Engine: #1 | ||||
| Engine code | ||||
| Engine type | ||||
| Power | 295 Hp @ 4600 rpm. | |||
| Power per litre | 49.9 Hp/l | |||
| Torque | 529 Nm @ 2400 rpm. | |||
| Maximum engine speed | ||||
| 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) | |||
| Turbine | ||||
| Valve train | OHV | |||
| Space volume and weights | ||||
| Curb weight (kg) | 1798 kg | |||
| 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 | manual | |||
| 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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