1958 DeSoto Fireflite Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1958 DeSoto Fireflite, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1955 - 1960
Price :	$3,580-$4,175
Weight :	3990 lbs \| 1809.834 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8
Displacement :	5916 cc \| 361.0 cu in. \| 5.9 L.
Power :	305 BHP (224.48 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 carburetor

Transmission:
Automatic

Production Figures

Total DeSoto Production for 1958 :	49,445
Total 1958 Fireflite production :	12,120
1958 DeSoto Fireflite
2-Door Sportman 2 dr. 6 P :	3,284
9-Passenger Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P :	609
Convertible Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	474
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	4,192
Sportman 4 dr. 6 P :	3,243
Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P :	318

Dimension(s)

Sedan

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Exterior
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	218.6 in \| 5552 mm.
Wheelbase :	126.0 in \| 3200 mm.
Front Track :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.
Rear Track :	59.7 in \| 1516 mm.

2-Door Sportman

Exterior
Price :	$3,675
Weight :	3920 lbs \| 1778.082 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	218.6 in \| 5552 mm.
Wheelbase :	126.0 in \| 3200 mm.
Front Track :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.
Rear Track :	59.7 in \| 1516 mm.

Sportman

Exterior
Price :	$3,730
Weight :	3980 lbs \| 1805.298 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	218.6 in \| 5552 mm.
Wheelbase :	126.0 in \| 3200 mm.
Front Track :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.
Rear Track :	59.7 in \| 1516 mm.

Convertible Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$3,970
Weight :	4100 lbs \| 1859.729 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	218.6 in \| 5552 mm.
Wheelbase :	126.0 in \| 3200 mm.
Front Track :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.
Rear Track :	59.7 in \| 1516 mm.

Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$4,030
Weight :	4220 lbs \| 1914.16 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	218.6 in \| 5552 mm.
Wheelbase :	126.0 in \| 3200 mm.
Front Track :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.
Rear Track :	59.7 in \| 1516 mm.

9-Passenger Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$4,175
Weight :	4300 lbs \| 1950.447 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	218.6 in \| 5552 mm.
Wheelbase :	126.0 in \| 3200 mm.
Front Track :	61.0 in \| 1549 mm.
Rear Track :	59.7 in \| 1516 mm.

Handling

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	8.00 x 14

1958 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$4,600
Avg. Home :	$12,750
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.25

1958 DeSoto Fireflite FAQs (show)

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1958 DeSoto Fireflite? A: The 1958 DeSoto Fireflite has a wheelbase size of 126.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1958 DeSoto Fireflite? A: The 1958 DeSoto Fireflite has a length of 218.60 inches.

Q: How much did the 1958 DeSoto Fireflite cost when new?A: The 1958 DeSoto Fireflite cost approximately $3,580 to $4,175 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1958 DeSoto Fireflite? A: The 1958 DeSoto Fireflite was offered as a 2-Door Sportman, 9-Passenger Station Wagon, Convertible Coupe, Sedan, Sportman, Station Wagon.

Q: What tires did the 1958 DeSoto Fireflite have? A: The 1958 DeSoto Fireflite had 8.00 x 14 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did DeSoto produce in 1958? A: DeSoto produced 49,445 automobiles in 1958.

Q: How many 1958 Fireflites were produced? A: DeSoto produced 12,120 examples of the Fireflite in 1958.

Q: What engine did the 1958 DeSoto Fireflite have? A: The engine powering the 1958 DeSoto Fireflite was a V 8 (5916 cc | 361.0 cu in. | 5.9 L.) with 305 BHP (224.48 KW) @ 4600 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1958 DeSoto Fireflite have? A: The 1958 DeSoto Fireflite had a Automatic gearbox.