DeSoto Adventurer II 4-Door HardTop 5.9 V8 (265 Hp) TorqueFlite Specs

DeSoto LogoDeSoto Adventurer II 4-Door HardTop 5.9 V8 (265 Hp) TorqueFlite has been in production since 1960 - 1961. Cars comes in Sedan body types and can be suited with Petrol (Gasoline) engine types with a volume of 5.9L liters, engines produces a power of 265 Hp.

DeSoto Adventurer II 4-Door HardTop 5.9 V8 (265 Hp) TorqueFlite 1960 - 1961
DeSoto Adventurer II 4-Door HardTop 5.9 V8 (265 Hp) TorqueFlite 1960 - 1961
DeSoto Adventurer II 4-Door HardTop 5.9 V8 (265 Hp) TorqueFlite 1960 - 1961


General data

GenerationAdventurer II 4-Door HardTop
Modification5.9 V8 (265 Hp) TorqueFlite
Start of production1960 year
End of production1961 year
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats6
Doors4
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)

Engine technical data

Power265 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power per litre44.8 Hp/l
Torque515 Nm @ 2400 rpm.
Engine displacement5916 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Position of cylindersV-engine
Cylinder Bore104.65 mm
Piston Stroke85.85 mm
Compression ratio9
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

Length5476 mm
Width2017 mm
Height1397 mm
Wheelbase3099 mm
Front track1549 mm
Rear (Back) track1516 mm
Front overhang884 mm
Rear overhang1494 mm
Ride height132 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)14.3 m
Approach angle16°
Departure angle10.5°
Ramp angle12.6°

Weights, volume and space

Trunk (boot) space - maximum929 l
Fuel tank capacity76 l