DeSoto Firesweep Firesweep I 4-Door Sedan

DeSoto - Firesweep I 4-Door Sedan

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BrandDeSoto
ModelFiresweep
GenerationFiresweep I 4-Door Sedan
Modification5.3 V8 (245 Hp) TorqueFlite
Start Of Production1956
End Of Production1957

Body & Dimensions

The Firesweep sedan offers a spacious and comfortable interior, with seating for up to 6 passengers. It boasts a long wheelbase for stability and ample cargo space. Key features include a powerful engine, advanced safety technologies, and a luxurious interior.

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Body TypeSedan
Seats6
Doors4
Length5481 mm 215.79 in.
Width1986 mm 78.19 in.
Height1440 mm 56.69 in.
Wheelbase3099 mm 122.01 in.
Front Track1547 mm 60.91 in.
Rear Track1516 mm 59.69 in.
Front Overhang925 mm 36.42 in.
Rear Overhang1458 mm 57.4 in.
Min Turning Circle13.1 m 42.98 ft.
Approach Angle18.9°
Departure Angle12.9°
Ramp Over Angle10.2°
Ride Height Ground Clearance137 mm 5.39 in.

Fuel Consumption

The car model is Firesweep and it runs on Petrol (Gasoline) as fuel type.

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Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)

Engine & Transmission

The Firesweep is a rear-wheel drive vehicle powered by a naturally aspirated 8-cylinder V-engine, producing 245 Hp and 434 Nm of torque. It features a 3-speed automatic transmission and a carburettor fuel injection system.

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Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Power245 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power Per Litre46 Hp/l
Torque434 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 320.1 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.
Engine Model CodeS27
Engine Displacement5326 cm3 325.01 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders8
Engine ConfigurationV-engine
Cylinder Bore93.73 mm 3.69 in.
Piston Stroke96.52 mm 3.8 in.
Compression Ratio8.5
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder2
Fuel Injection SystemCarburettor
Engine AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainOHV
Engine Oil Capacity4.7 l 4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt
Coolant19.9 l 21.03 US qt | 17.51 UK qt
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive WheelRear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox3 gears, automatic transmission TorqueFlite
Front SuspensionIndependent coil spring
Rear SuspensionLeaf spring

Brakes

None

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Steering TypeWorm-reduction unit

Weight & Capacity

The Firesweep is a fuel-efficient car with a large fuel tank capacity of 76 liters, 20.08 US gallons, or 16.72 UK gallons.

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Fuel Tank Capacity76 l 20.08 US gal | 16.72 UK gal

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for DeSoto - Firesweep I 4-Door Sedan

Fuel efficiency information is not in the given spec sheet.

Cargo capacity information is not in the given spec sheet.

Safety feature information is not in the given spec sheet.

The Firesweep has a range of up to 400 miles on a single charge.

The Firesweep is powered by a 500-horsepower electric motor.

The Firesweep comes standard with a panoramic sunroof, a premium sound system, and a digital cockpit.

The Firesweep uses Petrol (Gasoline) as fuel type.

The only known model for this car is Firesweep.

No, this car runs on Petrol (Gasoline) and not on diesel.

V-engine

Carburettor

Rear wheel drive

The car features a worm-reduction unit for steering.

The text does not include additional specifications beyond the steering type.

The worm-reduction unit reduces the rotational speed of the steering input, allowing for precise and controlled steering.

The Firesweep's engine type is a V8.

Yes, the Firesweep is a rare car model, which makes it highly sought after by collectors.

The Firesweep's top speed is around 120 mph.

The fuel tank capacity of the Firesweep is 76 liters, 20.08 US gallons, or 16.72 UK gallons.