DeSoto
Fireflite 6.3 V8 (325 Hp) TorqueFlite
6.3 V8 (325 Hp) TorqueFlite · 1958 · Petrol (Gasoline)
Basic Information
Brand
DeSoto
Model
Fireflite
Generation
DeSoto Fireflite III Convertible (facelift 1959)
Variant
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
Cabriolet, Coupe
Seats
6
Doors
2
Performance
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6 kg/hp
Weight-to-Torque Ratio
3,4
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
1962 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
87 L
Dimensions
Length
5616 mm
Width
1999 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