Brand : DeSoto
Model : Firesweep
Generation : Firesweep 1 4-Door Sedan 1958
Body Type : Sedan
Fuel Type : Petrol (Gasoline)
Number Of Gears : 3 TorqueFlite
Seats : 6
Doors : 4
Start Year : 1957
General | |
Body type | Sedan |
Brand | DeSoto |
Doors | 4 |
End of production | 1958 |
Generation | Firesweep I 4-Door Sedan (1958) |
Model | Firesweep |
Modification (Engine) | 5.7 V8 (280 Hp) TorqueFlite |
Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
Seats | 6 |
Start of production | 1957 |
Performance | |
Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
Dimensions | |
Approach angle | 16.5° |
Departure angle | 11.4° |
Front overhang | 940 mm |
Front track | 1547 mm |
Height | 1443 mm |
Length | 5499 mm |
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 14.2 m |
Ramp angle | 10.5° |
Rear (Back) track | 1516 mm |
Rear overhang | 1461 mm |
Ride height | 142 mm |
Wheelbase | 3099 mm |
Width | 1989 mm |
Engine | |
Compression ratio | 10 |
Coolant | 16.1 l |
Cylinder Bore | 103.12 mm |
Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
Engine displacement | 5735 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 | 280 Hp @ 4600 rpm. |
Torque | 515 Nm @ 2400 rpm. |
Drivetrain | |
Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
Front brakes | Drum, 279 mm |
Front suspension | Independent, spring |
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) | 3 TorqueFlite |
Rear brakes | Drum, 279 mm |
Rear suspension | Leaf spring |
Steering type | Worm-reduction unit |
Space | |
Fuel tank capacity | 76 l |