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Everything you need to know about specifications and performance - DeSoto Fireflite 1957 - 5.9 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite

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Overview:

What is the engine capacity of a DeSoto Fireflite 1957?
The engine capacity of the DeSoto Fireflite 1957 is 5916.

DeSoto Fireflite 1957 How many horsepower?
The engine power of the DeSoto Fireflite 1957 is 305 Hp @ 4600 rpm..

General:

Brand: DeSoto
Model: Fireflite
Generation: Fireflite III Four-Door Sedan (facelift 1958)
Modification (Engine): 5.9 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite
Start of production: 1957
End of production: 1958
Powertrain Architecture: Internal Combustion Engine
Body type: Sedan
Seats: 6
Doors: 4

Engine:

Power: 305 hp @ 4600 rpm.
Power per litre: 51.6 hp/l
Torque: 542 nm @ 2800 rpm.
Engine displacement: 5916
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: 3.8 l
Coolant: 16.1 l
Cylinder Bore: 104.65 mm
Piston Stroke: 85.85 mm
Compression ratio: 10:1

Performance:

Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-power ratio: 6.2 kg/Hp, 161.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio: 3.5 kg/Nm, 286.9 Nm/tonne

Space:

Kerb Weight (kg): 1889
Fuel tank capacity: 87 l

dimensions:

Ramp-over (brakeover) angle: 10°
Length: 5552 mm
Width: 1989 mm
Height: 1450 mm
wheelbase: 3200 mm
Front track: 1549 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1516 mm
Front overhang: 892 mm
Rear overhang: 1461 mm
Ride height (ground clearance): 140 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 15.1 m
Approach angle: 16.3°
Departure angle: 11.6°

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 coil Spring
Rear suspension: Leaf Spring

See also

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