DeSoto
Firedome 5.9 V8 (295 Hp)
5.9 V8 (295 Hp) · 1957 · Petrol (Gasoline)
Basic Information
Brand
DeSoto
Model
Firedome
Generation
DeSoto Firedome III Convertible (facelift 1958)
Variant
5.9 V8 (295 Hp)
Year
1957
General Information
Production Start
1957 year
Production End
1958 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body Type
Cabriolet
Seats
6
Doors
2
Performance
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine
Engine Power
295 HP
Displacement
5916 cm³
Cylinders
8
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
104,65 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
Fuel Tank Capacity
87 L
Dimensions
Length
5552 mm
Width
1989 mm
Height
1450 mm
Drivetrain & Chassis
Drive Wheel
Rear wheel drive
Gearbox
3 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Independent coil spring
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Front Brakes
Drum, 305 mm