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 I Convertible (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 Cabriolet
Seats 6
Doors 2

Performance

Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)

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

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