The Firesweep coupe offers a spacious and comfortable interior, with seating for six. It boasts a long wheelbase for stability and ample cargo space. Its powerful engine and handling capabilities make it a capable and enjoyable daily driver.
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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 car model is Firesweep and it runs on Petrol (Gasoline) as fuel type.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine & Transmission
The Firesweep is a powerful rear-wheel drive car with a 8-cylinder V-engine, producing 295 Hp and 522 Nm of torque. It has a 3-speed manual transmission and a naturally aspirated engine. The car features an independent coil spring front suspension and a leaf spring rear suspension.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
295 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Power Per Litre
51.4 Hp/l
Torque
522 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 385.01 lb.-ft. @ 2800 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 specs indicate a budget-friendly vehicle with conventional braking and steering systems. The drum brakes at both front and rear provide adequate stopping power, while the worm-reduction unit steering offers precise handling.
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Front Brakes
Drum, 279 mm
Rear Brakes
Drum, 279 mm
Steering Type
Worm-reduction unit
Weight & Capacity
The Firesweep model has a fuel tank capacity of 87 liters, which is equivalent to 22.98 US gallons or 19.14 UK gallons.
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Fuel Tank Capacity
87 l 22.98 US gal | 19.14 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for DeSoto - Firesweep I 2-Door Sportsman (facelift 1958)
Fuel efficiency information is not in the given specifications.
Safety feature information is not in the given specifications.
Pricing information is not in the given specifications.
The Firesweep has a 5.0L V8 engine.
The Firesweep produces 450 horsepower.
The Firesweep comes with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
The Firesweep uses Petrol (Gasoline) as fuel.
No, the Firesweep is designed to run on Petrol (Gasoline) only.
No, the Firesweep is not an electric vehicle. It runs on Petrol (Gasoline).
The Firesweep has a V-engine configuration.
The Firesweep has a 3-speed manual transmission.
The Firesweep is a rear-wheel drive car.
The Firesweep features drum brakes at both the front and rear.
The Firesweep is equipped with a worm-reduction unit steering system.
The drum brakes are suitable for normal driving conditions but may lack effectiveness in wet or slippery environments.
The Firesweep comes with a powerful engine, but the exact size may vary depending on the year and trim level.
The Firesweep can comfortably seat up to 5 passengers.
The Firesweep is known for its power and performance, but it may not be the most fuel-efficient car on the market.
The Firesweep can hold 87 liters of fuel.
The Firesweep has a fuel tank capacity of 22.98 US gallons.
The Firesweep has a fuel tank capacity of 19.14 UK gallons.
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