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1959 DeSoto Fireflite Explorer

United StatesGasoline2WDWagon

Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
1959
Make
DeSoto
Model
Fireflite
Variant
Explorer
Body Style
Wagon
Generation
S26
Seats
6
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
Explorer 6.3 V8 Automatic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
329 hp
Power (kW)
242 kW
Torque
576 Nm (425 lb-ft)
Displacement
6,277 cc

Dimensions

Length
5,578 mm (219.6 in)
Width
1,989 mm (78.3 in)
Height
1,480 mm (58.3 in)
Wheelbase
3,200 mm (126.0 in)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,600 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,800 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
108 mm (4.3 in)
Stroke
86 mm (3.4 in)
Compression Ratio
10.1 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic, 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

Interior

Head Room, Front
917 mm (36.1 in)
Head Room, Rear
889 mm (35.0 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,156 mm (45.5 in)
Leg Room, Rear
1,054 mm (41.5 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,537 mm (60.5 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,534 mm (60.4 in)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Station Wagon

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes

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