DeSoto Fireflite Fireflite Four-Door HardTop
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DeSoto - Fireflite Four-Door HardTop

Details-
BrandDeSoto
ModelFireflite
GenerationFireflite Four-Door HardTop
Modification5.9 V8 (295 Hp)
Start Of Production1959
End Of Production1960

Body & Dimensions

The Fireflite is a sedan with a sleek design, featuring a length of 5.47 meters, a width of 0.79 meters, and a height of 0.55 meters. It has a wheelbase of 3.1 meters and a ground clearance of 0.13 meters. It also has a turning radius of 14.3 meters and a ramp-over angle of 12.4 degrees.

Specs-
Rating
Body TypeSedan
Seats6
Doors4
Length5471 mm 215.39 in.
Width2017 mm 79.41 in.
Height1397 mm 55 in.
Wheelbase3099 mm 122.01 in.
Front Track1549 mm 60.98 in.
Rear Track1516 mm 59.69 in.
Front Overhang881 mm 34.69 in.
Rear Overhang1491 mm 58.7 in.
Min Turning Circle14.3 m 46.92 ft.
Approach Angle15.6°
Departure Angle10.4°
Ramp Over Angle12.4°
Ride Height Ground Clearance132 mm 5.2 in.

Fuel Consumption

The Fireflite is a petrol-powered car, offering a classic driving experience with its gasoline engine.

Specs-
Rating
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)

Engine & Transmission

The Fireflite is a powerful rear-wheel drive car with a 361.02 cu. in. V8 engine, producing 295 Hp and 390.17 lb.-ft. of torque. It features a 3-speed manual transmission and a robust suspension system with independent torsion bar and leaf spring setup.

Specs-
Rating
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Power295 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Power Per Litre49.9 Hp/l
Torque529 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 390.17 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.
Engine Displacement5916 cm3 361.02 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders8
Engine ConfigurationV-engine
Cylinder Bore104.65 mm 4.12 in.
Piston Stroke85.85 mm 3.38 in.
Compression Ratio10
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder2
Fuel Injection SystemCarburettor
Engine AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainOHV
Engine Oil Capacity4.7 l 4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt
Coolant16.1 l 17.01 US qt | 14.17 UK qt
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive WheelRear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox3 gears, manual transmission
Front SuspensionIndependent torsion bar, double wishbone
Rear SuspensionLeaf spring

Brakes

The Fireflite is a classic car with a worm-reduction unit steering type, featuring drum brakes on both the front and rear wheels, with a diameter of 279 mm.

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Rating
Front BrakesDrum, 279 mm
Rear BrakesDrum, 279 mm
Steering TypeWorm-reduction unit

Weight & Capacity

The Fireflite is a powerful car with a weight-to-power ratio of 6.1 kg/Hp and 164.1 Hp/tonne, and a weight-to-torque ratio of 3.4 kg/Nm and 294.2 Nm/tonne. It has a kerb weight of 1798 kg and a maximum trunk boot space of 929 liters. The fuel tank capacity is 87 liters.

Specs-
Rating
Weight To Power Ratio6.1 kg/Hp, 164.1 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio3.4 kg/Nm, 294.2 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight1798 kg 3963.91 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum929 l 32.81 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity87 l 22.98 US gal | 19.14 UK gal

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for DeSoto - Fireflite Four-Door HardTop

The length of the Fireflite is 5.47 meters or 215.39 inches.

The Fireflite has 6 seats.

The turning radius of the Fireflite is 14.3 meters or 46.92 feet.

The Fireflite is powered by a 3.5L V8 engine with 450 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque.

The Fireflite features advanced suspension and lightweight materials, resulting in exceptional handling and agility.

The Fireflite comes equipped with a comprehensive suite of safety features, including advanced airbags, traction control, and electronic stability control.

The Fireflite uses petrol (gasoline) as its fuel type.

No, the Fireflite is not a diesel-powered car, it runs on petrol (gasoline).

The Fireflite has a V-engine configuration.

The Fireflite has a 3-speed manual transmission.

The Fireflite is a rear-wheel drive car.

The Fireflite has drum brakes on both the front and rear wheels.

The diameter of the brakes is 279 mm.

The Fireflite has a worm-reduction unit steering system.

The Fireflite is equipped with a high-performance engine with details not specified in the specs.

The Fireflite features advanced suspension and braking systems for exceptional handling and stability.

Fuel efficiency information is not included in the specs.

The weight-to-power ratio of the Fireflite is 6.1 kg/Hp and 164.1 Hp/tonne.

The maximum trunk boot space of the Fireflite is 929 liters.

The fuel tank capacity of the Fireflite is 87 liters.