Everything you need to know about specifications and performance - DeSoto Firedome 1958 - 6.3 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite

Overview:

What is the engine capacity of a DeSoto Firedome 1958?
The engine capacity of the DeSoto Firedome 1958 is 6276.

DeSoto Firedome 1958 How many horsepower?
The engine power of the DeSoto Firedome 1958 is 305 Hp @ 4600 rpm..

General:

Brand: DeSoto

Model: Firedome

Generation: Firedome III Four-Door Sportsman (facelift 1959)

Modification (Engine): 6.3 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite

Start of production: 1958

End of production: 1959

Powertrain Architecture: Internal Combustion Engine

Body type: Sedan

Seats: 6

Doors: 4

Engine:

Power: 305 hp @ 4600 rpm.

Power per litre: 48.6 hp/l

Torque: 556 nm @ 2400 rpm.

Engine displacement: 6276

Number of cylinders: 8

Engine configuration: V-engine

Number of valves per cylinder: 2

Fuel injection system: Carburettor

Engine aspiration: Naturally aspirated Engine

Valvetrain: OHV

Engine oil capacity: 4.7 l

Coolant: 15.1 l

Cylinder Bore: 107.95 mm

Piston Stroke: 85.85 mm

Compression ratio: 10.1:1

Performance:

Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline)

Space:

Fuel tank capacity: 87 l

dimensions:

Ramp-over (brakeover) angle: 10.4°

Length: 5616 mm

Width: 1999 mm

Height: 1402 mm

wheelbase: 3200 mm

Front track: 1549 mm

Rear (Back) track: 1516 mm

Front overhang: 889 mm

Rear overhang: 1527 mm

Ride height (ground clearance): 142 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 15.2 m

Approach angle: 15°

Departure angle: 11°

Powertrain, Suspension and Brakes:

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 brakes: Drum, 305 mm

Rear brakes: Drum, 305 mm

Steering type: Worm-reduction unit

Front suspension: Independent torsion bar, double wishbone

Rear suspension: Leaf Spring