The Fireflite Cabriolet is a spacious 6-seater 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 ground clearance of 140 mm. The minimum turning circle is 15.1 m.
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Body Type
Cabriolet
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.
Ride Height Ground Clearance
140 mm 5.51 in.
Fuel Consumption
The car model is Fireflite that runs on Petrol (Gasoline) fuel type.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine & Transmission
The 1962 Chrysler Fireflite is a powerful and stylish car with a V8 engine producing 305 horsepower and 542 Nm of torque. It features a rear-wheel drive and a 3-speed automatic transmission. The car has an independent coil spring front suspension and a leaf spring rear suspension.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
305 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Power Per Litre
51.6 Hp/l
Torque
542 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 399.76 lb.-ft. @ 2800 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 Fireflite model. The front and rear brakes are both drum brakes with a diameter of 305 mm. The steering type is a Worm-reduction unit.
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Front Brakes
Drum, 305 mm
Rear Brakes
Drum, 305 mm
Steering Type
Worm-reduction unit
Weight & Capacity
The Fireflite has a spacious fuel tank with a capacity of 87 liters, equivalent to 22.98 US gallons or 19.14 UK gallons, providing a good range for road trips.
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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 (facelift 1958)
The Fireflite Cabriolet has 2 doors.
The wheelbase of the Fireflite Cabriolet is 3200 mm.
The ground clearance of the Fireflite Cabriolet is 140 mm.
The Fireflite is known for its V8 engine.
The Fireflite was first introduced in the mid-20th century.
The Fireflite is known for its luxurious features and powerful engine, making it a popular choice for car enthusiasts.
This car uses Petrol (Gasoline) as fuel.
The model of the car is Fireflite.
The engine displacement is 5916 cm3 or 361.02 cu. in.
The fuel injection system used is a carburettor.
The drivetrain architecture is a rear-wheel drive, where the internal combustion engine drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
The model of the car is Fireflite.
The car has drum brakes with a diameter of 305 mm on both the front and rear.
The steering type of the car is a Worm-reduction unit.
The Fireflite is known for its V8 engine.
The Fireflite was first introduced in the mid-20th century.
The Fireflite is known for its luxurious features and powerful engine.
The Fireflite can hold up to 22.98 US gallons of fuel.
The fuel tank capacity of the Fireflite is 87 liters.
The Fireflite's fuel tank capacity is equivalent to 19.14 UK gallons.
