The Adventurer is a stylish and spacious cabriolet or coupe with a seating capacity of 6 people. It has a length of 5616 mm, width of 1999 mm, and a wheelbase of 3200 mm, making it a comfortable ride. Its approach and departure angles are 15° and 11° respectively, making it suitable for moderate off-road driving.
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Body Type
Cabriolet, Coupe
Seats
6
Doors
2
Length
5616 mm 221.1 in.
Width
1999 mm 78.7 in.
Wheelbase
3200 mm 125.98 in.
Front Track
1549 mm 60.98 in.
Rear Track
1516 mm 59.69 in.
Front Overhang
889 mm 35 in.
Rear Overhang
1527 mm 60.12 in.
Min Turning Circle
15.2 m 49.87 ft.
Approach Angle
15°
Departure Angle
11°
Ramp Over Angle
10.4°
Ride Height Ground Clearance
142 mm 5.59 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Adventurer is a petrol-powered car that's perfect for those who love adventure and the great outdoors. With its powerful engine and sleek design, it's a great companion for any road trip.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine & Transmission
The Adventurer is a powerful car with an internal combustion engine producing 350 horsepower at 5000 rpm and 576 Nm of torque at 3600 rpm. It features a V-engine with 8 cylinders, naturally aspirated and equipped with a carburettor. The transmission is automatic with 3 gears and the drivetrain is rear-wheel drive.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
350 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power Per Litre
55.8 Hp/l
Torque
576 Nm @ 3600 rpm. 424.84 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm.
Engine Displacement
6276 cm3 382.99 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
8
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
107.95 mm 4.25 in.
Piston Stroke
85.85 mm 3.38 in.
Compression Ratio
10.1
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Carburettor
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine Oil Capacity
4.7 l 4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt
Coolant
15.1 l 15.96 US qt | 13.29 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 torsion bar, double wishbone
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 weight-to-power ratio of 5.7 kg/Hp (175 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 3.5 kg/Nm (288 Nm/tonne). It has a kerb weight of 2000 kg (4409.25 lbs.) and a fuel tank capacity of 87 l (22.98 US gal | 19.14 UK gal).
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Weight To Power Ratio
5.7 kg/Hp, 175 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
3.5 kg/Nm, 288 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
2000 kg 4409.25 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity
87 l 22.98 US gal | 19.14 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for DeSoto - Adventurer I Convertible (facelift 1959)
6 people
5616 mm (221.1 in)
15°
The Adventurer can comfortably seat up to 5 passengers.
The Adventurer provides a 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 runs on petrol (gasoline)
While the Adventurer is designed for on-road driving, its rugged design and powerful engine make it suitable for light off-road use
Yes, the Adventurer is a great choice for families, with its spacious interior and comfortable seating for up to 5 passengers
The Adventurer has an internal combustion engine with a V-engine configuration and 8 cylinders.
The Adventurer has an automatic transmission with 3 gears.
The Adventurer has a rear-wheel drive drivetrain architecture.
Worm-reduction unit
Drum brakes with a diameter of 305 mm
Yes, both front and rear brakes are drum brakes with a diameter of 305 mm
The engine type is not specified.
The horsepower is not specified.
The Adventurer's luxury features are not specified.
The weight-to-power ratio of the Adventurer is 5.7 kg/Hp (175 Hp/tonne).
The weight-to-torque ratio of the Adventurer is 3.5 kg/Nm (288 Nm/tonne).
The fuel tank capacity of the Adventurer is 87 l (22.98 US gal | 19.14 UK gal).
