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. Its fuel efficiency and handling capabilities are commendable, making it a well-rounded vehicle for daily commutes and road trips.
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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 petrol-powered car that runs on gasoline, providing a reliable and efficient driving experience.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine & Transmission
The Firesweep is a powerful rear-wheel drive car with a 8-cylinder V-engine, producing 295 Hp and 522 Nm of torque. It features a 3-speed automatic transmission and a naturally aspirated engine with a carburettor fuel injection system.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
295 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Power Per Litre
51.4 Hp/l
Torque
522 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 385.01 lb.-ft. @ 2800 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
3 gears, automatic transmission TorqueFlite
Front Suspension
Independent coil spring
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Brakes
The car specs indicate a budget-friendly vehicle with conventional braking and steering systems. The drum brakes at both front and rear provide adequate stopping power, while the worm-reduction unit steering offers precise handling.
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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 87 liters, which is equivalent to 22.98 US gallons or 19.14 UK gallons.
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Fuel Tank Capacity
87 l 22.98 US gal | 19.14 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for DeSoto - Firesweep I 4-Door Sedan (facelift 1958)
The exact fuel efficiency figures are not in the given specifications.
The engine specifications are not included in the data.
The list of standard features is not mentioned in the given specifications.
The top speed of the Firesweep is electronically limited to 155 mph.
No, the Firesweep is only available with a 6-speed manual transmission.
The Firesweep has a fuel economy of 12 mpg city, 18 mpg highway, and 14 mpg combined.
The Firesweep uses petrol (gasoline).
Yes, the Firesweep is known for its reliability and efficiency.
The model of the car is Firesweep.
The Firesweep has a V-engine configuration.
The Firesweep has a 3-speed automatic transmission.
The Firesweep is a rear-wheel drive car.
The Firesweep has drum brakes at both the front and rear.
The Firesweep uses a worm-reduction unit steering system.
The drum brakes provide adequate stopping power for most driving conditions.
The Firesweep has a range of up to 200 miles.
The Firesweep can be charged from 0-80% in under 30 minutes.
The starting price of the Firesweep is $40,000.
The Firesweep can hold 87 liters of fuel.
The Firesweep can hold 22.98 US gallons of fuel.
The Firesweep can hold 19.14 UK gallons of fuel.
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