1960 DeSoto Fireflite Mid-level DeSoto series
Muscle Car Era
7101051970
V8
Engine
Mid-level DeSoto series
Body
Detroit, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1960 DeSoto Fireflite
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Make Code | 7 | DeSoto (1960) |
| Series Code | 1 | Fireflite |
| Year Code | 0 | 1960 |
| Plant Code | 1 | Detroit, MI |
| Serial Number | 051970 | Unit #051970 |
Basic Information
MakeDeSoto
ModelFireflite
Year1960
Body StyleMid-level DeSoto series
ManufacturerDeSoto
EraMuscle Car Era
Available Engine Options
Engine cannot be determined from VIN. Available engines inferred from series code.
Engine
V8, 361 CID (295 HP)
Horsepower295 HP
Displacement361 CID
Carburetor2 BC
Compression10.0:1
Engine
V8, 383 CID (305 HP)
Horsepower305 HP
Displacement383 CID
Carburetor2 BC
Compression10.0:1
Original Specifications
Bodystyle lifespan1960 through 1961
Headroom front34.6
Headroom rear34.5
Height55.0
Legroom front46.1
Legroom rear44.1
Length215.4
Nameplate origin1955
Wheelbase122.0
Width79.4
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)