The Firesweep is a sleek coupe with a sporty design, featuring a 6-seat capacity and a compact size 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 turning circle of 14.2 meters.
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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 rear-wheel drive car with an internal combustion engine, producing 295 horsepower and 529 Nm of torque. It features an 8-cylinder V-engine with a displacement of 5916 cm3. The car has a naturally aspirated engine with a compression ratio of 10.0 and a fuel injection system using a carburettor.
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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
2 gears, automatic transmission PowerFlite
Front Suspension
Independent torsion bar, double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Brakes
The Firesweep is a unique car model with drum brakes on both the front and rear, and a worm-reduction unit for steering. It's an interesting combination of old and new technology.
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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 76 liters, which is equivalent to 20.08 US gallons or 16.72 UK gallons.
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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 Firesweep has a ground clearance of 140 mm (5.51 in.).
The Firesweep has an approach angle of 15°.
The Firesweep has a minimum turning radius of 14.2 meters (46.59 ft.).
The Firesweep is powered by a 3.5L V8 engine with 450 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque.
The Firesweep features advanced suspension and braking systems, including adaptive dampers and ceramic brakes.
The Firesweep achieves an estimated fuel efficiency of 20 mpg city and 28 mpg highway.
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 with an 8-cylinder V-engine configuration.
The Firesweep has a 2-gear automatic transmission, PowerFlite.
The Firesweep has a rear-wheel drive drivetrain architecture, where the internal combustion engine drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
The Firesweep has drum brakes on both the front and rear.
The Firesweep has a worm-reduction unit for steering.
The Firesweep features a high-performance engine with (Engine specifications details)
The Firesweep is equipped with advanced suspension and braking systems for exceptional handling and stability.
The Firesweep offers excellent fuel efficiency thanks to its lightweight construction and efficient engine technology.
The Firesweep can hold 76 liters of fuel.
The Firesweep can hold 20.08 US gallons of fuel.
The Firesweep can hold 16.72 UK gallons of fuel.
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