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 Four-Door Sportsman (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
Sedan
Seats
6
Doors
4
Performance
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6,3 kg/hp
Weight-to-Torque Ratio
3,5
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
Kerb Weight
1867 kg
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