Brand : DeSoto
Model : Firesweep
Generation : Firesweep 1 Convertible 1959
Body Type : Cabriolet, Coupe
Fuel Type : Petrol (Gasoline)
Number Of Gears : 3 TorqueFlite
Seats : 6
Doors : 2
Start Year : 1958
General | |
Body type | Cabriolet, Coupe |
Brand | DeSoto |
Doors | 2 |
End of production | 1959 |
Generation | Firesweep I Convertible (1959) |
Model | Firesweep |
Modification (Engine) | 5.9 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite |
Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
Seats | 6 |
Start of production | 1958 |
Performance | |
Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
Dimensions | |
Approach angle | 15° |
Departure angle | 10° |
Front track | 1547 mm |
Length | 5514 mm |
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 14.2 m |
Ramp angle | 10.4° |
Rear (Back) track | 1516 mm |
Ride height | 140 mm |
Wheelbase | 3099 mm |
Width | 1999 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 | 4.7 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, 279 mm |
Front suspension | Independent torsion bar, double wishbone |
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 |