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DeSoto Fireflite Four-Door HardTop
Compare all 4 engine versions of the DeSoto Fireflite Fireflite Four-Door HardTop, then open the technical data for the exact drivetrain and production year.
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4 versions · 4 Gasoline
| Engine | Fuel | Power | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.9 V8 (295 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 295 KM | 1959–1960 |
| 5.9 V8 (295 KM) PowerFlite Selected | Gasoline | 295 KM | 1959–1960 |
| 5.9 V8 (295 KM) TorqueFlite Selected | Gasoline | 295 KM | 1959–1960 |
| 6.3 V8 (325 KM) TorqueFlite Selected | Gasoline | 325 KM | 1959–1960 |
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Selected engine version
5.9 V8 (295 KM)
Gasoline · 1959–1960
- Engine power
- 295KM
- Torque
- 529Nm
- Engine displacement
- 5,916cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
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Basic version information
DeSoto Fireflite Fireflite Four-Door HardTop- Brand
- DeSoto
- Model
- Fireflite
- Version
- Fireflite Four-Door HardTop
- Engine
- 5.9 V8 (295 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 4
- Start of production
- 1959
- End of production
- 1960
- Body type
- Sedan
- Number of seats
- 6
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Engine
- Engine displacement
- 5916 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Carburetor
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- OHV
- Engine configuration
- V-shaped
- Number of cylinders
- 8
- Cylinder bore
- 104.65 mm
- Piston stroke
- 85.85 mm
- Compression ratio
- 10
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Engine oil capacity
- 4.7 l
- Coolant capacity
- 16.1 l
- Power
- 295 KM @ 4600 obr./min
- Torque
- 529 Nm @ 2400 obr./min
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Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 87 l
- Maximum trunk capacity
- 929 l
- Curb weight
- 1798 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 5471 mm
- Width
- 2017 mm
- Height
- 1397 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3099 mm
- Front track
- 1549 mm
- Rear track
- 1516 mm
- Ground clearance
- 132 mm
- Approach angle
- 15.6 °
- Departure angle
- 10.4 °
- Ramp angle
- 12.4 °
- Front overhang
- 881 mm
- Rear overhang
- 1491 mm
- Turning circle
- 14.3 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
- 279 mm
- Rear brakes
- Drum
- Rear brake disc/drum diameter
- 279 mm
- Steering system
- Worm gearbox
- ABS
- no
Selected engine version
5.9 V8 (295 KM) PowerFlite
Gasoline · 1959–1960
- Engine power
- 295KM
- Torque
- 529Nm
- Engine displacement
- 5,916cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
On this page
Basic version information
DeSoto Fireflite Fireflite Four-Door HardTop- Brand
- DeSoto
- Model
- Fireflite
- Version
- Fireflite Four-Door HardTop
- Engine
- 5.9 V8 (295 KM) PowerFlite
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 4
- Start of production
- 1959
- End of production
- 1960
- Body type
- Sedan
- Number of seats
- 6
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Engine
- Engine displacement
- 5916 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Carburetor
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- OHV
- Engine configuration
- V-shaped
- Number of cylinders
- 8
- Cylinder bore
- 104.65 mm
- Piston stroke
- 85.85 mm
- Compression ratio
- 10
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Engine oil capacity
- 4.7 l
- Coolant capacity
- 16.1 l
- Power
- 295 KM @ 4600 obr./min
- Torque
- 529 Nm @ 2400 obr./min
Vehicle history report
Check this vehicle's history
A VIN report can help confirm the exact engine, equipment, mileage records and reported damage before you buy.
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 87 l
- Maximum trunk capacity
- 929 l
- Curb weight
- kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 5471 mm
- Width
- 2017 mm
- Height
- 1397 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3099 mm
- Front track
- 1549 mm
- Rear track
- 1516 mm
- Ground clearance
- 132 mm
- Approach angle
- 15.6 °
- Departure angle
- 10.4 °
- Ramp angle
- 12.4 °
- Front overhang
- 881 mm
- Rear overhang
- 1491 mm
- Turning circle
- 14.3 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 2
- Type of automatic gearbox
- PowerFlite
- Front suspension
- Independent twist suspension on two transverse arms
- Rear suspension
- Leaf springs
- Front brakes
- Drum
- Front brake disc/drum diameter
- 279 mm
- Rear brakes
- Drum
- Rear brake disc/drum diameter
- 279 mm
- Steering system
- Worm gearbox
- ABS
- no
Selected engine version
5.9 V8 (295 KM) TorqueFlite
Gasoline · 1959–1960
- Engine power
- 295KM
- Torque
- 529Nm
- Engine displacement
- 5,916cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
On this page
Basic version information
DeSoto Fireflite Fireflite Four-Door HardTop- Brand
- DeSoto
- Model
- Fireflite
- Version
- Fireflite Four-Door HardTop
- Engine
- 5.9 V8 (295 KM) TorqueFlite
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 4
- Start of production
- 1959
- End of production
- 1960
- Body type
- Sedan
- Number of seats
- 6
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Engine
- Engine displacement
- 5916 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Carburetor
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- OHV
- Engine configuration
- V-shaped
- Number of cylinders
- 8
- Cylinder bore
- 104.65 mm
- Piston stroke
- 85.85 mm
- Compression ratio
- 10
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Engine oil capacity
- 4.7 l
- Coolant capacity
- 16.1 l
- Power
- 295 KM @ 4600 obr./min
- Torque
- 529 Nm @ 2400 obr./min
Vehicle history report
Check this vehicle's history
A VIN report can help confirm the exact engine, equipment, mileage records and reported damage before you buy.
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 87 l
- Maximum trunk capacity
- 929 l
- Curb weight
- kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 5471 mm
- Width
- 2017 mm
- Height
- 1397 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3099 mm
- Front track
- 1549 mm
- Rear track
- 1516 mm
- Ground clearance
- 132 mm
- Approach angle
- 15.6 °
- Departure angle
- 10.4 °
- Ramp angle
- 12.4 °
- Front overhang
- 881 mm
- Rear overhang
- 1491 mm
- Turning circle
- 14.3 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
- 279 mm
- Rear brakes
- Drum
- Rear brake disc/drum diameter
- 279 mm
- Steering system
- Worm gearbox
- ABS
- no
Selected engine version
6.3 V8 (325 KM) TorqueFlite
Gasoline · 1959–1960
- Engine power
- 325KM
- Torque
- 576Nm
- Engine displacement
- 6,276cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
On this page
Basic version information
DeSoto Fireflite Fireflite Four-Door HardTop- Brand
- DeSoto
- Model
- Fireflite
- Version
- Fireflite Four-Door HardTop
- Engine
- 6.3 V8 (325 KM) TorqueFlite
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 4
- Start of production
- 1959
- End of production
- 1960
- Body type
- Sedan
- 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
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Engine oil capacity
- 4.7 l
- Coolant capacity
- 16.1 l
- Power
- 325 KM @ 4600 obr./min
- Torque
- 576 Nm @ 2800 obr./min
Vehicle history report
Check this vehicle's history
A VIN report can help confirm the exact engine, equipment, mileage records and reported damage before you buy.
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 87 l
- Maximum trunk capacity
- 929 l
- Curb weight
- kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 5471 mm
- Width
- 2017 mm
- Height
- 1397 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3099 mm
- Front track
- 1549 mm
- Rear track
- 1516 mm
- Ground clearance
- 132 mm
- Approach angle
- 15.6 °
- Departure angle
- 10.4 °
- Ramp angle
- 12.4 °
- Front overhang
- 881 mm
- Rear overhang
- 1491 mm
- Turning circle
- 14.3 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
- 279 mm
- Rear brakes
- Drum
- Rear brake disc/drum diameter
- 279 mm
- Steering system
- Worm gearbox
- ABS
- no