The Firesweep is a sedan with a spacious interior, featuring 6 seats and 4 doors. It has a length of 5514 mm, width of 1999 mm, and height of 1443 mm. Its wheelbase is 3099 mm, with a front track of 1547 mm and rear track of 1516 mm. The car has a minimum turning circle of 14.2 m and a ground clearance of 140 mm.
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Body Type
Sedan
Seats
6
Doors
4
Length
5514 mm 217.09 in.
Width
1999 mm 78.7 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.
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 Firesweep is a high-performance sports car known for its sleek design and powerful engine. It offers exceptional handling and acceleration, making it a thrilling drive.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine & Transmission
The Firesweep is a powerful car with an internal combustion engine that provides 295 Hp at 4600 rpm and 529 Nm of torque at 2400 rpm. It has a V-engine with 8 cylinders, a displacement of 5916 cm3, and a compression ratio of 10.0. The car is equipped with a 3-gear automatic transmission and has a rear-wheel-drive system. The front suspension is independent torsion bar, double wishbone, while the rear suspension features leaf springs. The car has a 16.1 l coolant capacity and a 4.7 l engine oil capacity.
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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
3 gears, automatic transmission TorqueFlite
Front Suspension
Independent torsion bar, double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Brakes
The Firesweep is a classic car with a worm-reduction unit steering type and drum brakes on both the front and rear wheels, measuring 279 mm in diameter.
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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 1959)
The Firesweep has a seating capacity of 6 people.
The Firesweep has a length of 5514 mm or 217.09 in.
The Firesweep has a ground clearance of 140 mm or 5.51 in.
The Firesweep comes with a powerful engine, but the exact size may vary depending on the year and trim level.
The Firesweep can typically seat up to 5 passengers comfortably.
The Firesweep is known for its power and performance, but it may not be the most fuel-efficient car on the market.
The spec sheet does not include engine specifications.
The spec sheet does not include fuel efficiency information.
The spec sheet does not include information on safety features.
The Firesweep has an internal combustion engine.
The Firesweep provides 295 Hp at 4600 rpm.
The internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
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 comes with a powerful engine, but the exact size may vary depending on the year and trim level.
The Firesweep can comfortably seat up to 5 passengers.
The Firesweep is known for its power and performance, but it may not be the most fuel-efficient option on the market.
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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