These are standard specifications for the 1958 DeSoto Firedome, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
Automatic , 3 Automatic TorqueFlite , 3 Manual Column-mounted controls
Chassis # LS24959
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Auction entries : 3
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1952 - 1959 |
| Price : | $3,085-$3,490 |
| Weight : | 3850 lbs | 1746.331 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 2-barrel carburetor | |
Automatic , 3 Automatic TorqueFlite , 3 Manual Column-mounted controls
Production Figures
| Total DeSoto Production for 1958 : | 49,445 |
| Total 1958 Firedome production : | 17,479 |
| 1958 DeSoto Firedome | |
| 2-Door Sportsman 2 dr. 6 P : | 4,325 |
| Convertible Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 519 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 9,505 |
| Sportsman 4 dr. 6 P : | 3,130 |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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 Sportsman
Chassis # LS24959
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| Price : | $3,175 |
| Weight : | 3830 lbs | 1737.259 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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. |
Sportsman
| Price : | $3,240 |
| Weight : | 3920 lbs | 1778.082 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $3,490 |
| Weight : | 4065 lbs | 1843.853 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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 : | 8.50 x 14 |
1958 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,600 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,750 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.25 |
1958 DeSoto Firedome FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1958 DeSoto Firedome?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1958 DeSoto Firedome? A: The 1958 DeSoto Firedome has a wheelbase size of 126.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1958 DeSoto Firedome? A: The 1958 DeSoto Firedome has a length of 218.60 inches.Q: How much did the 1958 DeSoto Firedome cost when new?A: The 1958 DeSoto Firedome cost approximately $3,085 to $3,490 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1958 DeSoto Firedome? A: The 1958 DeSoto Firedome was offered as a 2-Door Sportsman, Convertible Coupe, Sedan, Sportsman.Q: What tires did the 1958 DeSoto Firedome have? A: The 1958 DeSoto Firedome had 8.50 x 14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did DeSoto produce in 1958? A: DeSoto produced 49,445 automobiles in 1958.Q: How many 1958 Firedomes were produced? A: DeSoto produced 17,479 examples of the Firedome in 1958.Q: What engine did the 1958 DeSoto Firedome have? A: The engine powering the 1958 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 1958 DeSoto Firedome have? A: The 1958 DeSoto Firedome had the following gearbox options: Automatic, 3 speed Automatic TorqueFlite, 3 speed Manual Column-mounted controls.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1958 DeSoto Firedome?
How many 1958 DeSoto Firedome were produced?
How powerful was the 1958 DeSoto Firedome? Was the 1958 DeSoto Firedome popular? Was the 1958 DeSoto Firedome expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1958 DeSoto Firedome?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1958 DeSoto Firedome? A: The 1958 DeSoto Firedome has a wheelbase size of 126.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1958 DeSoto Firedome? A: The 1958 DeSoto Firedome has a length of 218.60 inches.Q: How much did the 1958 DeSoto Firedome cost when new?A: The 1958 DeSoto Firedome cost approximately $3,085 to $3,490 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1958 DeSoto Firedome? A: The 1958 DeSoto Firedome was offered as a 2-Door Sportsman, Convertible Coupe, Sedan, Sportsman.Q: What tires did the 1958 DeSoto Firedome have? A: The 1958 DeSoto Firedome had 8.50 x 14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did DeSoto produce in 1958? A: DeSoto produced 49,445 automobiles in 1958.Q: How many 1958 Firedomes were produced? A: DeSoto produced 17,479 examples of the Firedome in 1958.Q: What engine did the 1958 DeSoto Firedome have? A: The engine powering the 1958 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 1958 DeSoto Firedome have? A: The 1958 DeSoto Firedome had the following gearbox options: Automatic, 3 speed Automatic TorqueFlite, 3 speed Manual Column-mounted controls.Similarly Sized Vehicles
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