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| 1959 Desoto Firesweep Series MS1-L | ||
| Sportsman | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Details |
| Original Base Price | $2,761.00 | |
| No. Produced | ||
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Desoto | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 3,700lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 122 inches | |
| Length | 215.5 inches | |
| Width | 78.3 inches | |
| Height | 58.6 inches | |
| Front Tread | 60.9 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 59.8 inches | |
| Engine | + | |
| Type | V8, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 360.83 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 4 1/8 & 3 3/8 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 10.0 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 290@4600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 54.45 | |
| Torque | 390@2400 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | + | |
| Type | Synchronous meshing | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 10.5 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.54 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent torsion bar | ||
| Rear | Longitudinal leaf spring | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & three tooth roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | 4 wheel hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | On the drive shaft | ||
| Size | |||
| Other Systems Specifications | + | ||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | + | ||
| Capacities | + | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | See Additional Information | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 10 | ||
| Digits 1: Model year | |||
| Digits 2: Make | |||
| Digits 3: Series & Body style | |||
| Digits 4: Assembly plant | |||
| Digits 5-10: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | On left front door hinge post. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Serial Nos.: Starting M412a100001 & M414a100001 for station wagons. | |||