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1959 DeSoto Firedome

United StatesGasoline2WDConvertible

Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
1959
Make
DeSoto
Model
Firedome
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
S25
Seats
6
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
  • Automatic
  • Manual, 3-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
6.3 V8
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
309 hp
Power (kW)
227 kW
Torque
556 Nm (410 lb-ft)
Displacement
6,277 cc

Dimensions

Length
5,537 mm (218.0 in)
Width
1,986 mm (78.2 in)
Height
1,458 mm (57.4 in)
Wheelbase
3,200 mm (126.0 in)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,600 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,400 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
107.95 mm (4.3 in)
Stroke
85.85 mm (3.4 in)
Compression Ratio
10 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
  • Automatic
  • Manual, 3-speed

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,549 mm (61.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,516 mm (59.7 in)
Turning Circle
13.81 m

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes

Other

Car Classification

American Classification
Full-Size Car
British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car

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