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DeSoto Fireflite Specs

Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.

Gen 2 1959 - 1960 Sedan

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Body Style

Chassis

Engines

Engine & Performance

Shopper 5.9 V8 TorqueFlite

5.9-FIREFLITE-N-PRE

Power 305 HP

Fuel Petrol

Engine Code 361-WEDGE

Drivetrain & Chassis

Chassis Sedan

Gears 3

Gearbox code TORQUEFLITE

Quick Specs

Engine Shopper 5.9 V8 TorqueFlite

Power 305 HP

Fuel type Petrol

Engine Code 361-WEDGE

Gears 3

Gearbox Code TORQUEFLITE

Platform Chrysler C-body

Chassis Sedan

Fuel

Combined

Chassis & Body

Engine Lineup

Trans	Engine	Gears	HP	Fuel	CO₂
MT	Shopper 5.9 V8 TorqueFlite	3	305 HP	Petrol	—
AT	Shopper 6.3 V8 TorqueFlite	3	325 HP	Petrol	—

Note: Performance figures may vary based on market and conditions.

Dimensions

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Performance

Engine speed (1k/rpm)

Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.