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1960 DESOTO FIREFLITE HARDTOP

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Trim Levels

Hardtop* Hardtop* Sedan

    1960 Desoto Fireflite

  • VIN 7108836197
  • The VIN decodes to a 1960 Desoto Fireflite.
  • Basic
  • Model Year
    1960
    Make
    Desoto
  • Series
    Fireflite
    Trim Level
    Hardtop
  • Origin
    United States
    Base Price
    $2827.00 USD
  • Axle Type
  • Axle Type
    Semifloating
  • Body
  • Weight
    3825 lbs
    Body Maker
    Desoto
  • Doors
    2
  • Brakes
  • Service
    4 wheel hydraulic drum
    Emergency Brake
    On the drive shaft
  • Rear Brake Size
    11 in.
  • Capacities
  • Fuel Tank
    23 gal.
    Oil
    5 qt.
  • Transmission
    2.75 pt.
    Rear Differential
    3.5 pt.
  • Clutch Type
  • Clutch Type
    Single plate dry disc
  • Differential
  • Differential Ratio
    3.73 :1
    Differential
    Hypoid
  • Dimension
  • Width
    79.4 in.
    Front Tread
    61 in.
  • Rear Tread
    59.7 in.
    Height
    58.9 in.
  • Wheelbase
    122 in.
    Length
    215.4 in.
  • Engine
  • Main Bearings
    5
    Rated Horsepower
    54.45 hp
  • Bore and Stroke
    4 1/8 & 3 3/8 in.
    Torque
    390@2400 ft/lbs
  • Engine No. Location
    On top front of block near water outlet.
    Displacement
    360.83 cu. in.
  • Cylinders
    8
    Engine Type
    V8 Valve-in-head
  • Lubrication
    Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
    Compression Ratio
    10.0 :1
  • Brake Horsepower
    295@4600 hp
    Valve Lifters
    Hydraulic
  • Engine Type
    Dual downdraft
  • Exterior Colors
  • Exterior Colors
  • Other Systems Specifications
  • Cooling System
    16 Quarts
    Ignition System
    Distributor and coil
  • Battery
    12
    Exhaust System
    Single with crossover
  • Cooling System
    Centrifugal pump with thermostat
    Radiator
    Cellular tubular or fin and tube
  • Fuel Type
    Premium
  • Standard/Optional Equipment
  • Power steering
    Optional
    Power Flite automatic transmission
    Optional
  • 383 cu. in. V8 engine
    Optional
  • Steering Gear
  • Steering Gear
    Worm & three tooth roller
  • Suspension
  • Front Suspension
    Independent torsion bar
    Rear Suspension
    Longitudinal leaf spring
  • Transmission
  • Gears
    3
    Drive
    Rear wheel drive
  • 1st
    2.49 :1
    2nd
    1.59 :1
  • 3rd
    1 :1
    Reverse
    3.15 :1
  • VIN Data
  • VIN Location
    On left front door hinge post.
  • Wheels, Rims & Tires
  • Tire Size
    8 x 14
    Spare Location
    Trunk

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