DeSoto

Adventurer 5.9 V8 (345 Hp) TorqueFlite

5.9 V8 (345 Hp) TorqueFlite · 1957 · Petrol (Gasoline)

Basic Information

Brand DeSoto
Model Adventurer
Generation DeSoto Adventurer II Coupe (facelift 1958)
Variant 5.9 V8 (345 Hp) TorqueFlite
Year 1957

General Information

Production Start 1957 year
Production End 1958 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body Type Coupe
Seats 6
Doors 2

Performance

Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-Power Ratio 5,5 kg/hp
Weight-to-Torque Ratio 3,5

Engine

Engine Power 345 HP
Displacement 5916 cm³
Cylinders 8
Engine Configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 104,65 mm
Piston Stroke 85,85 mm
Compression Ratio 10.25:1
Valves per Cylinder 2
Aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Fuel Injection Carburettor
Valvetrain OHV

Space & Weight

Kerb Weight 1912 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 87 L

Dimensions

Length 5552 mm
Width 1989 mm
Height 1397 mm

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drive Wheel Rear wheel drive
Gearbox 3 gears, automatic transmission TorqueFlite
Front Suspension Independent coil spring
Rear Suspension Leaf spring
Front Brakes Drum, 305 mm