Specifications DeSoto Firedome III Four-Door Sportsman (facelift 1958)

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Basic information

BrandDeSoto
ModelFiredome
VersionFiredome III Four-Door Sportsman (facelift 1958)
Engine power295 KM – 295 KM
Years of production1957 r. – 1958 r.
Body typeSedan
Number of doors4
Number of seats6

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Basic version information

BrandDeSoto
ModelFiredome
VersionFiredome III Four-Door Sportsman (facelift 1958)
Engine5.9 V8 (295 KM)
Engine typeCombustion engine
Number of doors4
Start of production1957 r.
End of production1958 r.
Body typeSedan
Number of seats6
Fuel typeGasoline

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Performance

Engine

Engine displacement5916 cm³
Fuel injection systemCarburetor
Engine typeNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainOHV
Engine configurationV-shaped
Number of cylinders8
Cylinder bore104.65 mm
Piston stroke85.85 mm
Compression ratio10
Number of valves per cylinder2
Engine oil capacity3.8 l
Coolant capacity16.1 l

Volume and weight

Fuel tank87 l
Curb weight1867 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length5552 mm
Width1989 mm
Height1450 mm
Wheelbase3200 mm
Front track1549 mm
Rear track1516 mm
Ground clearance140 mm
Approach angle16.3 °
Departure angle11.6 °
Ramp angle10 °
Front overhang892 mm
Rear overhang1461 mm
Turning circle15.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

DriveRear-wheel drive
Number of gears3
Front suspensionIndependent coil spring suspension
Rear suspensionLeaf springs
Front brakesDrum
Front brake disc/drum diameter305 mm
Rear brakesDrum
Rear brake disc/drum diameter305 mm
Steering systemWorm gearbox
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Basic version information

BrandDeSoto
ModelFiredome
VersionFiredome III Four-Door Sportsman (facelift 1958)
Engine5.9 V8 (295 KM) TorqueFlite
Engine typeCombustion engine
Number of doors4
Start of production1957 r.
End of production1958 r.
Body typeSedan
Number of seats6
Fuel typeGasoline

HISTORY OF VEHICLE

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Performance

Engine

Engine displacement5916 cm³
Fuel injection systemCarburetor
Engine typeNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainOHV
Engine configurationV-shaped
Number of cylinders8
Cylinder bore104.65 mm
Piston stroke85.85 mm
Compression ratio10
Number of valves per cylinder2
Engine oil capacity3.8 l
Coolant capacity16.1 l

Volume and weight

Fuel tank87 l
Curb weight kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length5552 mm
Width1989 mm
Height1450 mm
Wheelbase3200 mm
Front track1549 mm
Rear track1516 mm
Ground clearance140 mm
Approach angle16.3 °
Departure angle11.6 °
Ramp angle10 °
Front overhang892 mm
Rear overhang1461 mm
Turning circle15.1 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

DriveRear-wheel drive
Number of gears3
Type of automatic gearboxTorqueFlite
Front suspensionIndependent coil spring suspension
Rear suspensionLeaf springs
Front brakesDrum
Front brake disc/drum diameter305 mm
Rear brakesDrum
Rear brake disc/drum diameter305 mm
Steering systemWorm gearbox
ABSno