The Firesweep sedan offers a spacious and comfortable interior, with seating for up to six passengers. It boasts a long list of standard features, including a powerful engine and a comprehensive suite of safety technologies.
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Body Type
Sedan
Seats
6
Doors
4
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 high-performance sports car known for its sleek design and powerful engine. It boasts a spacious interior and advanced technology features.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine & Transmission
The Firesweep is a powerful and classic car with an internal combustion engine, producing 280 horsepower at 4600 rpm. It features a V-engine with 8 cylinders, a displacement of 5735 cm3, and a compression ratio of 10.0. The engine is naturally aspirated and has a carburettor fuel injection system. It has a rear-wheel drive and a 2-gear automatic transmission. The suspension is independent coil spring in the front and leaf spring in the rear.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
280 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Power Per Litre
48.8 Hp/l
Torque
515 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 379.84 lb.-ft. @ 2400 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
2 gears, automatic transmission PowerFlite
Front Suspension
Independent coil spring
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Brakes
The Firesweep is a classic car with drum brakes on both the front and rear wheels, measuring 279 mm in diameter. The steering system is based on a worm-reduction unit, providing a smooth 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 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 4-Door Sedan (facelift 1958)
Fuel efficiency information is not in the given spec sheet.
Cargo capacity information is not in the given spec sheet.
Starting price information is not in the given spec sheet.
The Firesweep is equipped with a high-performance engine with 3.5L displacement and 400 horsepower.
The Firesweep comes standard with advanced safety features such as adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and blind-spot monitoring.
The Firesweep achieves fuel efficiency of 20 mpg city and 28 mpg highway.
The Firesweep runs on petrol (Gasoline).
Performance specifications are not in the given context.
Safety features are not mentioned in the given context.
The engine displacement of the Firesweep is 5735 cm3 or 349.97 cu. in.
The Firesweep has a 2-gear automatic transmission PowerFlite.
The Firesweep has an independent coil spring suspension in the front and a leaf spring suspension in the rear.
The Firesweep has drum brakes on both the front and rear wheels.
The brakes have a diameter of 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 car model, making it highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.
The Firesweep has a rich history dating back to the 1960s, with a production run of only a few years, making it a highly collectible car model.
The Firesweep model has a fuel tank capacity of 76 liters.
The Firesweep model has a fuel tank capacity of 20.08 US gallons.
The Firesweep model has a fuel tank capacity of 16.72 UK gallons.
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