The Fireflite Cabriolet is a spacious 6-seater car with a length of 5537 mm and a width of 1986 mm. It has a wheelbase of 3200 mm and a ground clearance of 137 mm, with a minimum turning circle of 13.1 m. The car has a front track of 1549 mm and a rear track of 1516 mm, providing stability and balance. The approach and departure angles are 17.7° and 13.3°, respectively, making it suitable for moderate off-road conditions.
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Body Type
Cabriolet
Seats
6
Doors
2
Length
5537 mm 217.99 in.
Width
1986 mm 78.19 in.
Height
1448 mm 57.01 in.
Wheelbase
3200 mm 125.98 in.
Front Track
1549 mm 60.98 in.
Rear Track
1516 mm 59.69 in.
Front Overhang
879 mm 34.61 in.
Rear Overhang
1458 mm 57.4 in.
Min Turning Circle
13.1 m 42.98 ft.
Approach Angle
17.7°
Departure Angle
13.3°
Ramp Over Angle
9.8°
Ride Height Ground Clearance
137 mm 5.39 in.
Fuel Consumption
The car model is Fireflite that runs on Petrol (Gasoline) as fuel.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine & Transmission
The Fireflite is a powerful rear-wheel drive car with a 5.58L V8 engine, producing 295 Hp and 508 Nm of torque. It features a 3-speed automatic transmission and a carburettor fuel injection system. The suspension system consists of independent coil springs at the front and leaf springs at the rear.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
295 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Power Per Litre
52.8 Hp/l
Torque
508 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 374.68 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm.
Engine Model Code
S26
Engine Displacement
5588 cm3 341 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
8
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
96.01 mm 3.78 in.
Piston Stroke
96.52 mm 3.8 in.
Compression Ratio
9.25
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
19.9 l 21.03 US qt | 17.51 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 specs indicate the presence of a worm-reduction unit for steering. This configuration is commonly found in off-road or high-performance vehicles, suggesting a focus on handling and maneuverability.
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Steering Type
Worm-reduction unit
Weight & Capacity
The Fireflite is a fuel-efficient car with a large fuel tank capacity of 87 liters, 22.98 US gallons, or 19.14 UK gallons.
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Fuel Tank Capacity
87 l 22.98 US gal | 19.14 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for DeSoto - Fireflite III Convertible
The Fireflite Cabriolet has 6 seats.
The ground clearance of the Fireflite Cabriolet is 137 mm.
The approach angle of the Fireflite Cabriolet is 17.7° and the departure angle is 13.3°.
The Fireflite is equipped with a twin-turbocharged V8 engine with 500 horsepower and 600 Nm of torque.
The Fireflite comes standard with advanced safety features such as adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and blind-spot monitoring.
The Fireflite achieves a fuel efficiency of 10-15 km/L depending on driving conditions.
Fireflite uses Petrol (Gasoline) as fuel.
Only the Fireflite model is available for this car.
No, this car is not electric or hybrid. It runs on Petrol (Gasoline).
The engine displacement of the Fireflite is 5588 cm3 or 341 cu. in.
The Fireflite has a 3-speed automatic transmission, specifically the TorqueFlite.
The Fireflite is a rear-wheel drive (RWD) vehicle.
The worm-reduction unit reduces the rotational speed of the steering input, allowing for precise and responsive handling.
Improved handling stability and precision, especially at high speeds.
Off-road vehicles, high-performance cars, and some luxury vehicles.
The Fireflite is equipped with a twin-turbocharged V8 engine with 500 horsepower and 600 Nm of torque.
The Fireflite comes standard with advanced safety features such as adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and blind-spot monitoring.
The Fireflite achieves a fuel efficiency of 10-15 km/L.
The fuel tank capacity of the Fireflite is 87 liters, 22.98 US gallons, or 19.14 UK gallons.
