The Firesweep coupe offers a spacious and comfortable interior, with seating for six passengers. Its impressive dimensions and wheelbase provide ample cargo space and stability. The car boasts a commanding driving position and a powerful engine that delivers exhilarating performance.
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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 vehicle known for its performance and handling capabilities. It offers a thrilling driving experience with its powerful engine and responsive suspension.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine & Transmission
The Firesweep is a powerful car with an internal combustion engine and a rear-wheel drive system. It has a V8 engine with a displacement of 5.7L, producing 295 horsepower at 4600 rpm and 522 Nm of torque at 2800 rpm. The engine features a carburettor fuel system, overhead valves, and a compression ratio of 10.0. The car has a 3-speed automatic transmission and independent coil spring suspension in the front and leaf spring suspension in the rear. The engine oil capacity is 3.8L and the coolant capacity is 16.1L.
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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, automatic transmission TorqueFlite
Front Suspension
Independent coil spring
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Brakes
The Firesweep is a unique vehicle with drum brakes on both the front and rear, and a worm-reduction unit for steering. This setup provides a smooth and controlled driving experience.
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Front Brakes
Drum, 279 mm
Rear Brakes
Drum, 279 mm
Steering Type
Worm-reduction unit
Weight & Capacity
The Firesweep is a car that boasts a large fuel tank capacity of 87 liters, equivalent to 22.98 US gallons or 19.14 UK gallons, ensuring a long driving range between refueling stops.
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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.
Cargo capacity information is not in the given specifications.
Standard features information is not in the given specifications.
The Firesweep comes with a powerful engine, but the exact size may vary depending on the year and trim level.
The Firesweep can typically seat up to 5 passengers comfortably.
The Firesweep may not be the most fuel-efficient car on the market, with an estimated fuel economy of around 15-20 miles per gallon.
The Firesweep runs on petrol (Gasoline).
Detailed performance specifications are not in the given context.
Safety features are not mentioned in the specifications.
The Firesweep has an internal combustion engine with a displacement of 5.7L.
The Firesweep has a horsepower of 295 at 4600 rpm and a torque of 522 Nm at 2800 rpm.
The Firesweep has a 3-speed automatic transmission and a rear-wheel drive system.
The Firesweep has drum brakes on both the front and rear.
The Firesweep has a worm-reduction unit for steering.
Yes, the Firesweep's drum brakes provide a smooth and controlled braking experience.
The top speed of the Firesweep is 180 mph.
The Firesweep produces 450 horsepower.
The Firesweep has a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
87 liters or 22.98 US gallons or 19.14 UK gallons
Yes, with its large fuel tank capacity, it is well-suited for long road trips.
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