The Adventurer is a spacious 6-seater cabriolet with a length of 5552 mm (218.6 in) and a width of 1989 mm (78.3 in). It has a height of 1397 mm (55 in) and a wheelbase of 3200 mm (126 in). The car has a front track of 1549 mm (61 in) and a rear track of 1516 mm (59.7 in). The minimum turning circle of the Adventurer is 15.1 m (49.5 ft), and the ride height/ground clearance is 140 mm (5.5 in).
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Body Type
Cabriolet
Seats
6
Doors
2
Length
5552 mm 218.58 in.
Width
1989 mm 78.31 in.
Height
1397 mm 55 in.
Wheelbase
3200 mm 125.98 in.
Front Track
1549 mm 60.98 in.
Rear Track
1516 mm 59.69 in.
Front Overhang
892 mm 35.12 in.
Rear Overhang
1461 mm 57.52 in.
Min Turning Circle
15.1 m 49.54 ft.
Ride Height Ground Clearance
140 mm 5.51 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Adventurer is a petrol-powered car, ideal for those who prefer the traditional fuel type. With its robust engine, it's perfect for daily commutes and long road trips.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine & Transmission
The Adventurer is a powerful rear-wheel drive vehicle with a 8-cylinder V-engine, producing 355 Hp and 542 Nm of torque. It features a 3-speed automatic transmission and a naturally aspirated engine with a displacement of 5916 cm3.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
355 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power Per Litre
60 Hp/l
Torque
542 Nm @ 3600 rpm. 399.76 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm.
Engine Displacement
5916 cm3 361.02 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
8
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
104.65 mm 4.12 in.
Piston Stroke
85.85 mm 3.38 in.
Compression Ratio
10.25
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine Oil Capacity
3.8 l 4.02 US qt | 3.34 UK qt
Coolant
16.1 l 17.01 US qt | 14.17 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
3 gears, automatic transmission TorqueFlite
Front Suspension
Independent coil spring
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Brakes
The Adventurer car model features a worm-reduction unit steering type and drum brakes with a diameter of 305 mm on both the front and rear wheels.
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Front Brakes
Drum, 305 mm
Rear Brakes
Drum, 305 mm
Steering Type
Worm-reduction unit
Weight & Capacity
The Adventurer has a fuel tank capacity of 87 liters, which is equivalent to 22.98 US gallons or 19.14 UK gallons. This large fuel tank capacity indicates that this car is suitable for long-distance driving.
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Fuel Tank Capacity
87 l 22.98 US gal | 19.14 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for DeSoto - Adventurer I Convertible (facelift 1958)
The Adventurer has 6 seats.
The Adventurer is a cabriolet.
The ride height/ground clearance of the Adventurer is 140 mm (5.5 in).
The Adventurer has a maximum towing capacity of 3,500 pounds.
Yes, the Adventurer is designed for off-road driving and is equipped with advanced features such as hill descent control and traction control to help navigate challenging terrain.
The Adventurer has an estimated fuel economy of 15 mpg city and 20 mpg highway.
Petrol (Gasoline)
Yes, it's perfect for long road trips.
Adventurer
V-engine
Rear wheel drive
3
Worm-reduction unit
Drum brakes
305 mm
The Adventurer delivers an impressive fuel efficiency of approximately 30 miles per gallon on the highway.
The Adventurer comes equipped with advanced safety features such as lane departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, and a rearview camera.
The Adventurer has a towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds, making it an ideal choice for those who need to tow trailers or boats.
The Adventurer has a fuel tank capacity of 87 liters.
The Adventurer can hold 22.98 US gallons of fuel in its tank.
The Adventurer can hold 19.14 UK gallons of fuel in its tank.
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