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1959 DeSoto Firedome Sportsman
United States
Gasoline
2WD
Coupe
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
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Vehicle Details
Year
1959
Make
DeSoto
Model
Firedome
Variant
Sportsman
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
S25
Seats
6
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
2-door Sportsman 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
Coupé
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
Firedome
8.9
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
Body
Coupe
Variant
Firedome Sportsman
1957–1959
Firedome Sportsman Coupe Generations
1 of 3
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S25
1957–1959
Year
1959
Powertrain
2-door Sportsman 6.3 V8
Horsepower
309 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3-speed