The Firedome Coupe is a stylish and spacious car with a length of 5552 mm, width of 1989 mm, and height of 1450 mm. It has a wheelbase of 3200 mm and a minimum turning circle of 15.1 meters. With a ride height ground clearance of 140 mm, this car is suitable for city driving.
Specs
-
Rating
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
6
Doors
2
Length
5552 mm 218.58 in.
Width
1989 mm 78.31 in.
Height
1450 mm 57.09 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.
Approach Angle
16.3°
Departure Angle
11.6°
Ramp Over Angle
10°
Ride Height Ground Clearance
140 mm 5.51 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Firedome is a high-performance sports car known for its sleek design and powerful engine. It offers excellent handling and acceleration, making it a popular choice among enthusiasts.
Specs
-
Rating
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine & Transmission
The Firedome is a powerful rear-wheel drive car with a 361.02 cu. in. V8 engine, producing 295 Hp and 529 Nm of torque. It features a 3-speed automatic TorqueFlite transmission and a carburettor fuel injection system. The engine has a compression ratio of 10.0 and a bore and stroke of 104.65 mm and 85.85 mm, respectively.
Specs
-
Rating
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
295 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Power Per Litre
49.9 Hp/l
Torque
529 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 390.17 lb.-ft. @ 2400 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
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Carburettor
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 car in question is a Firedome model. The front and rear brakes are both drum brakes with a diameter of 305 mm. The steering type is a Worm-reduction unit.
Specs
-
Rating
Front Brakes
Drum, 305 mm
Rear Brakes
Drum, 305 mm
Steering Type
Worm-reduction unit
Weight & Capacity
The Firedome has a fuel tank capacity of 87 liters, which is equivalent to 22.98 US gallons or 19.14 UK gallons. This capacity is suitable for long-distance driving without the need for frequent refueling stops.
Specs
-
Rating
Fuel Tank Capacity
87 l 22.98 US gal | 19.14 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for DeSoto - Firedome III Two-Door Sportsman (facelift 1958)
The Firedome Coupe has a seating capacity of 6 people.
The wheelbase of the Firedome Coupe is 3200 mm.
The minimum turning circle of the Firedome Coupe is 15.1 meters.
The Firedome is powered by a 2.0L turbocharged engine with 250 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque.
The Firedome comes equipped with advanced safety features such as adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and blind-spot monitoring.
The Firedome achieves a fuel efficiency of 10 kmpl in the city and 15 kmpl on the highway.
The Firedome runs on petrol (gasoline).
The Firedome features a highly tuned engine that delivers exceptional power and torque.
The Firedome comes equipped with advanced safety features such as airbags, electronic stability control, and traction control.
The Firedome has an Internal Combustion engine.
The Firedome produces 295 Hp at 4600 rpm.
The Firedome has a 3-speed automatic TorqueFlite transmission.
The model of the car is Firedome.
The front and rear brakes are both 305 mm drum brakes.
The car has a Worm-reduction unit for steering.
The Firedome is powered by a 2.0L turbocharged engine with 197 horsepower and 258 Nm of torque.
The Firedome comes equipped with advanced safety features such as adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and blind-spot monitoring.
The Firedome achieves an estimated fuel efficiency of 15 km/L in the city and 20 km/L on the highway.
The fuel tank capacity of the Firedome is 87 liters.
The Firedome's fuel tank capacity is equivalent to 22.98 US gallons.
The Firedome's fuel tank capacity is equivalent to 19.14 UK gallons.
Search
Compare Cars
DeSoto - Firedome III Two-Door Sportsman (facelift 1958) variants
