DeSoto
Fireflite 5.9 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite
5.9 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite · 1957 · Petrol (Gasoline)
Basic Information
Brand
DeSoto
Model
Fireflite
Generation
DeSoto Fireflite III Four-Door Sportsman (facelift 1958)
Variant
5.9 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite
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
305 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
1912 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, automatic transmission TorqueFlite
Front Suspension
Independent coil spring
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Front Brakes
Drum, 305 mm