DeSoto
Fireflite Explorer 6.3 V8 (325 Hp) TorqueFlite
Explorer 6.3 V8 (325 Hp) TorqueFlite · 1958 · Petrol (Gasoline)
Basic Information
Brand
DeSoto
Model
Fireflite
Generation
DeSoto Fireflite I Station Wagon (facelift 1959)
Variant
Explorer 6.3 V8 (325 Hp) TorqueFlite
Year
1958
General Information
Production Start
1958 year
Production End
1959 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body Type
Station wagon (estate)
Seats
9
Doors
5
Performance
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6,2 kg/hp
Weight-to-Torque Ratio
3,5
Engine
Engine Power
325 HP
Displacement
6276 cm³
Cylinders
8
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
107,95 mm
Piston Stroke
85,85 mm
Compression Ratio
10.1:1
Valves per Cylinder
2
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Fuel Injection
Carburettor
Valvetrain
OHV
Space & Weight
Kerb Weight
2012 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
83 L
Dimensions
Length
5591 mm
Width
1999 mm
Height
1458 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, 305 mm