| General | |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Brand | DeSoto |
| Doors | 4 |
| End of production | 1958 |
| Generation | Firedome III Four-Door Sportsman (1958) |
| Model | Firedome |
| Modification (Engine) | 5.9 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Seats | 6 |
| Start of production | 1957 |
| Performance | |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Dimensions | |
| Approach angle | 16.3° |
| Departure angle | 11.6° |
| Front overhang | 892 mm |
| Front track | 1549 mm |
| Height | 1450 mm |
| Length | 5552 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 15.1 m |
| Ramp angle | 10° |
| Rear (Back) track | 1516 mm |
| Rear overhang | 1461 mm |
| Ride height | 140 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3200 mm |
| Width | 1989 mm |
| Engine | |
| Compression ratio | 10 |
| Coolant | 16.1 l |
| Cylinder Bore | 104.65 mm |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine displacement | 5916 cm |
| Engine oil capacity | 3.8 l |
| Fuel System | Carburettor |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
| Power | 295 Hp @ 4600 rpm. |
| Torque | 529 Nm @ 2400 rpm. |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Front brakes | Drum, 305 mm |
| Front suspension | Independent, spring |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission) | 3 TorqueFlite |
| Rear brakes | Drum, 305 mm |
| Rear suspension | Leaf spring |
| Steering type | Worm-reduction unit |
| Space | |
| Fuel tank capacity | 87 l |
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