The Firesweep coupe offers a spacious and comfortable interior, with seating for six. Its impressive dimensions and wheelbase provide ample legroom and cargo space. The car boasts a sleek and stylish design, with a long hood and sloping roofline.
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Body Type
Coupe
Seats
6
Doors
2
Length
5499 mm 216.5 in.
Width
1989 mm 78.31 in.
Height
1443 mm 56.81 in.
Wheelbase
3099 mm 122.01 in.
Front Track
1547 mm 60.91 in.
Rear Track
1516 mm 59.69 in.
Front Overhang
940 mm 37.01 in.
Rear Overhang
1461 mm 57.52 in.
Min Turning Circle
14.2 m 46.59 ft.
Approach Angle
16.5°
Departure Angle
11.4°
Ramp Over Angle
10.5°
Ride Height Ground Clearance
142 mm 5.59 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Firesweep is a petrol-powered car that runs on gasoline, providing a reliable and efficient driving experience.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine & Transmission
The Firesweep is a powerful and classic car with an internal combustion engine, producing 280 horsepower at 4600 rpm and 515 Nm of torque at 2400 rpm. It features a V-engine with 8 cylinders, naturally aspirated and equipped with a carburettor. The transmission is manual with 3 gears and the drivetrain is rear-wheel drive.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
280 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Power Per Litre
48.8 Hp/l
Torque
515 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 379.84 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.
Engine Displacement
5735 cm3 349.97 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
8
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
103.12 mm 4.06 in.
Piston Stroke
85.85 mm 3.38 in.
Compression Ratio
10
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Carburettor
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine Oil Capacity
3.8 l 4.02 US qt | 3.34 UK qt
Coolant
16.1 l 17.01 US qt | 14.17 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
3 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Independent coil spring
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Brakes
The car in question is a Firesweep model. The front and rear brakes are both drum brakes with a diameter of 279 mm. The steering type is a worm-reduction unit.
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Front Brakes
Drum, 279 mm
Rear Brakes
Drum, 279 mm
Steering Type
Worm-reduction unit
Weight & Capacity
The Firesweep boasts a lightweight design, achieving an impressive weight-to-power ratio of 6.2 kg/Hp. Its powertrain delivers 160.1 hp per tonne, while the weight-to-torque ratio stands at 3.4 kg/Nm. With a kerb weight of 1749 kg, the Firesweep offers a nimble and responsive driving experience.
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Weight To Power Ratio
6.2 kg/Hp, 160.1 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
3.4 kg/Nm, 294.5 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1749 kg 3855.88 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l 20.08 US gal | 16.72 UK gal
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Petrol (Gasoline)
No, it is a petrol-powered car.
Firesweep
The Firesweep has an internal combustion engine.
The Firesweep produces 280 horsepower at 4600 rpm.
The Firesweep has a manual transmission with 3 gears.
The model of the car is Firesweep.
The car has drum brakes with a diameter of 279 mm for both the front and rear.
The car has a worm-reduction unit for steering.
Its powerful engine and sleek design.
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Its rich history and iconic styling make it a favorite among car enthusiasts.
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