DeSoto Adventurer I 2-Door Hardtop 6.3 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite Specs

DeSoto LogoDeSoto Adventurer I 2-Door Hardtop 6.3 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite has been in production since 1959 - 1960. Cars comes in Coupe body types and can be suited with Petrol (Gasoline) engine types with a volume of 6.3L liters, engines produces a power of 305 Hp. The overall dimensions of the car are 5512x2017x1392 mm, and the weight is from 1801 kg.

DeSoto Adventurer I 2-Door Hardtop 6.3 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite 1959 - 1960


General data

GenerationAdventurer I 2-Door Hardtop
Modification6.3 V8 (305 Hp) TorqueFlite
Start of production1959 year
End of production1960 year
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Body typeCoupe
Seats6
Doors2
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)

Performance specs

Weight-to-power ratio5.9 kg/Hp, 169.4 Hp/tonne

Engine technical data

Power305 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Power per litre48.6 Hp/l
Torque556 Nm @ 2400 rpm.
Engine displacement6276 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Position of cylindersV-engine
Cylinder Bore107.95 mm
Piston Stroke85.85 mm
Compression ratio10
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Engine aspirationNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainOHV
Engine oil capacity4.7 l
Coolant16.1 l

Suspension and brakes specs

Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelRear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission)3 TorqueFlite
Front suspensionIndependent torsion bar, double wishbone
Rear suspensionLeaf spring
Front brakesDrum, 279 mm
Rear brakesDrum, 279 mm
Steering typeWorm-reduction unit

Dimensions

Length5512 mm
Width2017 mm
Height1392 mm
Wheelbase3099 mm
Front track1549 mm
Rear (Back) track1516 mm
Front overhang881 mm
Rear overhang1532 mm
Ride height132 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)14.3 m
Approach angle15.6°
Departure angle10.4°
Ramp angle12.4°

Weights, volume and space

Kerb Weight1801 kg
Trunk (boot) space - maximum966 l
Fuel tank capacity87 l