DeSoto Adventurer II Coupe (facelift 1958) 5.9 V8 (345 Hp) TorqueFlite Specs

DeSoto LogoDeSoto Adventurer II Coupe (facelift 1958) 5.9 V8 (345 Hp) TorqueFlite has been in production since 1957 - 1958. Cars comes in Coupe body types and can be suited with Petrol (Gasoline) engine types with a volume of 5.9L liters, engines produces a power of 345 Hp. The overall dimensions of the car are 5552x1989x1397 mm, and the weight is from 1912 kg.

General data

GenerationAdventurer II Coupe (facelift 1958)
Modification5.9 V8 (345 Hp) TorqueFlite
Start of production1957 year
End of production1958 year
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Body typeCoupe
Seats6
Doors2
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)

Performance specs

Weight-to-power ratio5.5 kg/Hp, 180.4 Hp/tonne

Engine technical data

Power345 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre58.3 Hp/l
Torque542 Nm @ 3600 rpm.
Engine displacement5916 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Position of cylindersV-engine
Cylinder Bore104.65 mm
Piston Stroke85.85 mm
Compression ratio10.25
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Engine aspirationNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainOHV
Engine oil capacity3.8 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, spring
Rear suspensionLeaf spring
Front brakesDrum, 305 mm
Rear brakesDrum, 305 mm
Steering typeWorm-reduction unit

Dimensions

Length5552 mm
Width1989 mm
Height1397 mm
Wheelbase3200 mm
Front track1549 mm
Rear (Back) track1516 mm
Front overhang892 mm
Rear overhang1461 mm
Ride height140 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)15.1 m

Weights, volume and space

Kerb Weight1912 kg
Fuel tank capacity87 l