The Firesweep is a sedan with a length of 5481 mm, width of 1986 mm, and height of 1440 mm. It has a wheelbase of 3099 mm and a ground clearance of 137 mm. It also has a turning circle of 13.1 m and approach, departure, and ramp-over angles of 18.9°, 12.9°, and 10.2° respectively.
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Body Type
Sedan
Seats
6
Doors
4
Length
5481 mm 215.79 in.
Width
1986 mm 78.19 in.
Height
1440 mm 56.69 in.
Wheelbase
3099 mm 122.01 in.
Front Track
1547 mm 60.91 in.
Rear Track
1516 mm 59.69 in.
Front Overhang
925 mm 36.42 in.
Rear Overhang
1458 mm 57.4 in.
Min Turning Circle
13.1 m 42.98 ft.
Approach Angle
18.9°
Departure Angle
12.9°
Ramp Over Angle
10.2°
Ride Height Ground Clearance
137 mm 5.39 in.
Fuel Consumption
The car model is Firesweep and it is powered by a Petrol (Gasoline) engine.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine & Transmission
The Firesweep is a powerful car with an internal combustion engine that provides 245 Hp at 4400 rpm and 434 Nm of torque at 2400 rpm. It has a V-engine with 8 cylinders, 325.01 cubic inch displacement, and a compression ratio of 8.5. The car has a rear-wheel drive system, 3-speed manual transmission, and a leaf spring rear suspension. The engine uses a carburettor for fuel injection and has a 4.97 US qt oil capacity and 21.03 US qt coolant capacity.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
245 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power Per Litre
46 Hp/l
Torque
434 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 320.1 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.
Engine Model Code
S27
Engine Displacement
5326 cm3 325.01 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
8
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
93.73 mm 3.69 in.
Piston Stroke
96.52 mm 3.8 in.
Compression Ratio
8.5
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
19.9 l 21.03 US qt | 17.51 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 the use of a worm-reduction unit for steering. This configuration is commonly found in off-road or high-performance vehicles where precise control and maneuverability are desired.
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Steering Type
Worm-reduction unit
Weight & Capacity
The car has a relatively high weight-to-power and weight-to-torque ratio, indicating good power and acceleration potential. Its kerb weight is moderate, and its fuel tank capacity is generous.
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Weight To Power Ratio
6.8 kg/Hp, 147 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
3.8 kg/Nm, 260.3 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1667 kg 3675.11 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l 20.08 US gal | 16.72 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for DeSoto - Firesweep I 4-Door Sedan
The length of the Firesweep is 5481 mm or 215.79 in.
The Firesweep has 6 seats.
The Firesweep has a ground clearance of 137 mm or 5.39 in.
The Firesweep is powered by a 1.5L turbocharged engine with 150 horsepower and 180 Nm of torque.
The Firesweep comes standard with advanced safety features such as adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and automatic emergency braking.
The Firesweep achieves an impressive fuel efficiency of 35 mpg city and 40 mpg highway.
The Firesweep uses Petrol (Gasoline) as fuel.
The specs do not include information about different variants of Firesweep.
The specs do not include information about the mileage of Firesweep.
The Firesweep has an internal combustion engine.
The Firesweep has 245 horsepower.
The Firesweep has a 3-speed manual transmission.
Provides increased steering precision and control.
Off-road vehicles, high-performance cars, and some luxury vehicles.
By reducing the rotation required at the steering wheel, it allows for finer control and better handling.
The Firesweep is typically equipped with a V8 engine.
Yes, the Firesweep is a relatively rare model, which contributes to its value and collectibility.
The Firesweep was produced from the late 1960s to the early 1970s.
Fuel consumption data is not in the given specifications.
Top speed information is not included in the specifications.
Safety feature information is not included in the given specifications.
