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

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 Sportsman (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: 6.3 kg/Hp, 159.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio: 3.5 kg/Nm, 283.5 Nm/tonne

Space:

Kerb Weight (kg): 1912

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