Dodge Custom Royal 1957–1959
1 generation (D-500) [restyling]No photos yet5.9 AT (309 PS)
General information
Number of doors4
Car classE
Steering wheel positionLeft
CountryUSA
At a glance
Engine5913 cm3 Gasoline
Power304 hp
GearboxAutomatic
Origin
United States
Specifications
Engine
Compression ratio10.1
Cylinder bore104.8 mm
Valves per cylinder2
Max power (kW)227 kW
Turnover of maximum torque2800 RPM
Engine power304 hp
Engine power309 PS
Max power at RPM4600 RPM
Maximum torque542 N*m
Capacity5913 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Stroke cycle85.7 mm
Injection typecarburetor
Engine modelChrysler B-series V-8 361 (Firebolt)
Engine codeFirebolt 361
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Boost typenone
Timing beltOHV
Cylinder layoutV-type
Bodywork
Clearance137 mm
Height1448 mm
Curb weight1850 kg
Wheel size185/70 R14
Width2032 mm
Wheelbase3099 mm
Number of seater5
Length5522 mm
Pitch Circle DiameterDIA71.6 5x114.3 mm
Body typeSedan
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear3
Gearbox typeAutomatic
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km18.5 l
Max speed196 km/h
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km22.5 l
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km28.1 l
Fuel tank capacity76 l
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)8.7 s
Fuel92
Suspension and brakes
Back suspensionDependent, spring
Front brakesdrum
Rear brakesdrum
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Grades & features
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