DeSoto
Adventurer 6.3 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite
6.3 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite · 1959 · Petrol (Gasoline)
Basic Information
Brand
DeSoto
Model
Adventurer
Generation
DeSoto Adventurer I 4-Door HardTop
Variant
6.3 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite
Year
1959
General Information
Production Start
1959 year
Production End
1960 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
6
Doors
4
Performance
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6 kg/hp
Weight-to-Torque Ratio
3,3
Engine
Engine Power
305 HP
Displacement
6276 cm³
Cylinders
8
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
107,95 mm
Piston Stroke
85,85 mm
Compression Ratio
10:1
Valves per Cylinder
2
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Fuel Injection
Carburettor
Valvetrain
OHV
Space & Weight
Kerb Weight
1817 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
87 L
Dimensions
Length
5512 mm
Width
2017 mm
Height
1397 mm
Drivetrain & Chassis
Drive Wheel
Rear wheel drive
Gearbox
3 gears, automatic transmission TorqueFlite
Front Suspension
Independent torsion bar, double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Front Brakes
Drum, 279 mm