These are standard specifications for the 1959 DeSoto Firedome, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , 3 Automatic TorqueFlite , 3 Automatic PowerFlite
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1952 - 1959 |
| Price : | $3,230-$3,650 |
| Weight : | 3845 lbs | 1744.063 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5916 cc | 361.0 cu in. | 5.9 L. |
| Power : | 295 BHP (217.12 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 105 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter BBD-2871S 2-barrel carburetor | |
3 Manual , 3 Automatic TorqueFlite , 3 Automatic PowerFlite
Production Figures
| Total DeSoto Production for 1959 : | 45,734 |
| Total 1959 Firedome production : | 15,076 |
| 1959 DeSoto Firedome | |
| Convertible Coupe 4 dr. 6 P : | 299 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 9,171 |
| Sportsman 4 dr. 6 P : | 2,862 |
| Two-Door Sportsman 2 dr. 6 P : | 2,744 |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 221.1 in | 5616 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
Sportsman
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| Price : | $3,399 |
| Weight : | 3895 lbs | 1766.742 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 221.1 in | 5616 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
Two-Door Sportsman
| Price : | $3,340 |
| Weight : | 3795 lbs | 1721.383 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 221.1 in | 5616 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
Convertible Coupe
| Price : | $3,650 |
| Weight : | 4010 lbs | 1818.905 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 221.1 in | 5616 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 8.50 x 14 |
1959 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,200 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,010 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,400 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.25 |
1959 DeSoto Firedome FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1959 DeSoto Firedome?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1959 DeSoto Firedome? A: The 1959 DeSoto Firedome has a wheelbase size of 126.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1959 DeSoto Firedome? A: The 1959 DeSoto Firedome has a length of 221.10 inches.Q: How much did the 1959 DeSoto Firedome cost when new?A: The 1959 DeSoto Firedome cost approximately $3,230 to $3,650 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1959 DeSoto Firedome? A: The 1959 DeSoto Firedome was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Sedan, Sportsman, Two-Door Sportsman.Q: What tires did the 1959 DeSoto Firedome have? A: The 1959 DeSoto Firedome had 8.50 x 14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did DeSoto produce in 1959? A: DeSoto produced 45,734 automobiles in 1959.Q: How many 1959 Firedomes were produced? A: DeSoto produced 15,076 examples of the Firedome in 1959.Q: What engine did the 1959 DeSoto Firedome have? A: The engine powering the 1959 DeSoto Firedome was a V 8 (5916 cc | 361.0 cu in. | 5.9 L.) with 295 BHP (217.12 KW) @ 4600 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1959 DeSoto Firedome have? A: The 1959 DeSoto Firedome had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic TorqueFlite, 3 speed Automatic PowerFlite.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1959 DeSoto Firedome?
How many 1959 DeSoto Firedome were produced?
How powerful was the 1959 DeSoto Firedome? Was the 1959 DeSoto Firedome popular? Was the 1959 DeSoto Firedome expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1959 DeSoto Firedome?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1959 DeSoto Firedome? A: The 1959 DeSoto Firedome has a wheelbase size of 126.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1959 DeSoto Firedome? A: The 1959 DeSoto Firedome has a length of 221.10 inches.Q: How much did the 1959 DeSoto Firedome cost when new?A: The 1959 DeSoto Firedome cost approximately $3,230 to $3,650 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1959 DeSoto Firedome? A: The 1959 DeSoto Firedome was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Sedan, Sportsman, Two-Door Sportsman.Q: What tires did the 1959 DeSoto Firedome have? A: The 1959 DeSoto Firedome had 8.50 x 14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did DeSoto produce in 1959? A: DeSoto produced 45,734 automobiles in 1959.Q: How many 1959 Firedomes were produced? A: DeSoto produced 15,076 examples of the Firedome in 1959.Q: What engine did the 1959 DeSoto Firedome have? A: The engine powering the 1959 DeSoto Firedome was a V 8 (5916 cc | 361.0 cu in. | 5.9 L.) with 295 BHP (217.12 KW) @ 4600 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1959 DeSoto Firedome have? A: The 1959 DeSoto Firedome had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic TorqueFlite, 3 speed Automatic PowerFlite.Similarly Sized Vehicles
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