The Firesweep Coupe is a sleek and agile vehicle with a length of 5.514 meters, width of 1.999 meters, and height of 1.438 meters. It has a wheelbase of 3.099 meters and a minimum turning circle of 14.2 meters. The approach angle is 15 degrees, departure angle is 10 degrees, and ramp-over angle is 10.4 degrees. The ride height and ground clearance are 140 millimeters.
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Body Type
Coupe
Seats
6
Doors
2
Length
5514 mm 217.09 in.
Width
1999 mm 78.7 in.
Height
1438 mm 56.61 in.
Wheelbase
3099 mm 122.01 in.
Front Track
1547 mm 60.91 in.
Rear Track
1516 mm 59.69 in.
Min Turning Circle
14.2 m 46.59 ft.
Approach Angle
15°
Departure Angle
10°
Ramp Over Angle
10.4°
Ride Height Ground Clearance
140 mm 5.51 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 car with an internal combustion engine and a rear-wheel drive system. The 5.9L, 8-cylinder V-engine generates 295 horsepower at 4600 rpm and 529 Nm of torque at 2400 rpm, resulting in a high power-per-liter ratio of 49.9 Hp/l. The engine features a carburettor fuel system, OHV valvetrain, and a compression ratio of 10.0. The car has a manual transmission with 3 gears. The front suspension is an independent torsion bar with double wishbone, while the rear suspension features leaf springs. The engine oil capacity is 4.7 l, and the coolant capacity is 16.1 l.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
295 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Power Per Litre
49.9 Hp/l
Torque
529 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 390.17 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.
Engine Displacement
5916 cm3 361.02 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
8
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
104.65 mm 4.12 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
4.7 l 4.97 US qt | 4.14 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 torsion bar, double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Brakes
The Firesweep is a classic car with a worm-reduction unit steering type and drum brakes on both front and rear wheels, measuring 279 mm in diameter.
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Front Brakes
Drum, 279 mm
Rear Brakes
Drum, 279 mm
Steering Type
Worm-reduction unit
Weight & Capacity
The Firesweep has a weight-to-power ratio of 5.9 kg/Hp (170.7 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 3.3 kg/Nm (306.1 Nm/tonne), with a kerb weight of 1728 kg (3809.59 lbs.) and a fuel tank capacity of 76 l (20.08 US gal | 16.72 UK gal).
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Weight To Power Ratio
5.9 kg/Hp, 170.7 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
3.3 kg/Nm, 306.1 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1728 kg 3809.59 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l 20.08 US gal | 16.72 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for DeSoto - Firesweep I 2-Door Sportsman (facelift 1959)
The length of the Firesweep Coupe is 5.514 meters or 217.09 inches.
The Firesweep Coupe has 6 seats.
The minimum turning circle of the Firesweep Coupe is 14.2 meters or 46.59 feet.
The Firesweep is a classic car model known for its sleek design and powerful engine.
Yes, the Firesweep is a rare car model, making it highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.
The Firesweep is special due to its unique design, powerful engine, and rich history, making it a highly desirable car among enthusiasts.
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 an internal combustion engine.
The engine displacement of the Firesweep is 5.916 cm3 or 361.02 cu. in.
The internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
The Firesweep has drum brakes on both front and rear wheels.
The diameter of the brakes is 279 mm.
The Firesweep has a worm-reduction unit steering system.
The Firesweep is a classic car model known for its sleek design and powerful engine.
Yes, the Firesweep is a rare and sought-after collector's item for car enthusiasts.
The Firesweep is special due to its rich history and iconic styling, making it a highly desirable collector's item.
The weight-to-power ratio of the Firesweep is 5.9 kg/Hp (170.7 Hp/tonne).
The weight-to-torque ratio of the Firesweep is 3.3 kg/Nm (306.1 Nm/tonne).
The fuel tank capacity of the Firesweep is 76 l (20.08 US gal | 16.72 UK gal).
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