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DeSoto Firedome III Two-Door Sportsman (facelift 1959)
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2 versions · 2 Gasoline
| Engine | Fuel | Power | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.3 V8 (305 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 305 KM | 1958–1959 |
| 6.3 V8 (305 KM) TorqueFlite Selected | Gasoline | 305 KM | 1958–1959 |
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6.3 V8 (305 KM)
Gasoline · 1958–1959
- Engine power
- 305 KM
- Torque
- 556 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 6,276 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
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Basic version information
DeSoto Firedome Firedome III Two-Door Sportsman (facelift 1959)- Brand
- DeSoto
- Model
- Firedome
- Version
- Firedome III Two-Door Sportsman (facelift 1959)
- Engine
- 6.3 V8 (305 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 2
- Start of production
- 1958
- End of production
- 1959
- Body type
- Coupé
- Number of seats
- 6
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Engine
- Engine displacement
- 6276 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Carburetor
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- OHV
- Engine configuration
- V-shaped
- Number of cylinders
- 8
- Cylinder bore
- 107.95 mm
- Piston stroke
- 85.85 mm
- Compression ratio
- 10.1
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Engine oil capacity
- 4.7 l
- Coolant capacity
- 15.1 l
- Power
- 305 KM @ 4600 obr./min
- Torque
- 556 Nm @ 2400 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 87 l
- Curb weight
- 1844 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 5616 mm
- Width
- 1999 mm
- Height
- 1400 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3200 mm
- Front track
- 1549 mm
- Rear track
- 1516 mm
- Ground clearance
- 142 mm
- Approach angle
- 15 °
- Departure angle
- 11 °
- Ramp angle
- 10.4 °
- Front overhang
- 889 mm
- Rear overhang
- 1527 mm
- Turning circle
- 15.2 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 3
- Front suspension
- Independent twist suspension on two transverse arms
- Rear suspension
- Leaf springs
- Front brakes
- Drum
- Front brake disc/drum diameter
- 305 mm
- Rear brakes
- Drum
- Rear brake disc/drum diameter
- 305 mm
- Steering system
- Worm gearbox
- ABS
- no
Selected engine version
6.3 V8 (305 KM) TorqueFlite
Gasoline · 1958–1959
- Engine power
- 305 KM
- Torque
- 556 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 6,276 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
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Basic version information
DeSoto Firedome Firedome III Two-Door Sportsman (facelift 1959)- Brand
- DeSoto
- Model
- Firedome
- Version
- Firedome III Two-Door Sportsman (facelift 1959)
- Engine
- 6.3 V8 (305 KM) TorqueFlite
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 2
- Start of production
- 1958
- End of production
- 1959
- Body type
- Coupé
- Number of seats
- 6
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Engine
- Engine displacement
- 6276 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Carburetor
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- OHV
- Engine configuration
- V-shaped
- Number of cylinders
- 8
- Cylinder bore
- 107.95 mm
- Piston stroke
- 85.85 mm
- Compression ratio
- 10.1
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Engine oil capacity
- 4.7 l
- Coolant capacity
- 15.1 l
- Power
- 305 KM @ 4600 obr./min
- Torque
- 556 Nm @ 2400 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 87 l
- Curb weight
- kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 5616 mm
- Width
- 1999 mm
- Height
- 1400 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3200 mm
- Front track
- 1549 mm
- Rear track
- 1516 mm
- Ground clearance
- 142 mm
- Approach angle
- 15 °
- Departure angle
- 11 °
- Ramp angle
- 10.4 °
- Front overhang
- 889 mm
- Rear overhang
- 1527 mm
- Turning circle
- 15.2 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 3
- Type of automatic gearbox
- TorqueFlite
- Front suspension
- Independent twist suspension on two transverse arms
- Rear suspension
- Leaf springs
- Front brakes
- Drum
- Front brake disc/drum diameter
- 305 mm
- Rear brakes
- Drum
- Rear brake disc/drum diameter
- 305 mm
- Steering system
- Worm gearbox
- ABS
- no