The Firesweep is a sedan with a spacious interior, featuring 6 seats and 4 doors. Its exterior dimensions are 5499 mm in length, 1989 mm in width, and 1443 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3099 mm. It has a minimum turning circle of 14.2 meters and a ground clearance of 142 mm.
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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 vehicle, offering a classic driving experience with its gasoline engine.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine & Transmission
The Firesweep boasts a powerful 5.7L V8 engine producing 280 hp and 379.84 lb-ft of torque. Its naturally aspirated engine and manual transmission offer a sporty driving experience.
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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
3 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Independent coil spring
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Brakes
The car model is Firesweep with drum brakes, 279 mm in both the front and rear, and worm-reduction unit for steering type. This car is quite outdated as it uses drum brakes and worm-reduction unit steering, which have been replaced by disc brakes and rack-and-pinion steering in modern cars.
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Front Brakes
Drum, 279 mm
Rear Brakes
Drum, 279 mm
Steering Type
Worm-reduction unit
Weight & Capacity
The Firesweep boasts a spacious fuel tank with a capacity of 76 liters (20.08 US gal | 16.72 UK gal), ensuring long journeys without frequent refueling.
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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 Sportsman (facelift 1958)
5499 mm (216.5 in)
6
142 mm (5.59 in)
The Firesweep has a 5.0L V8 engine.
The Firesweep has a 6-speed manual transmission.
The Firesweep has a top speed of 180 mph.
Petrol (Gasoline)
No, it is a petrol-powered vehicle.
Firesweep
The Firesweep features a carburettor fuel injection system.
The Firesweep comes equipped with a 3-speed manual transmission.
The Firesweep's engine drives the rear wheels.
The car has drum brakes.
It has a worm-reduction unit steering.
This car is outdated as it uses drum brakes and worm-reduction unit steering, which have been replaced by disc brakes and rack-and-pinion steering in modern cars.
The top speed of the Firesweep is 180 mph.
The Firesweep produces 450 horsepower.
The Firesweep has a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
The Firesweep has a fuel tank capacity of 76 liters (20.08 US gal | 16.72 UK gal).
The Firesweep holds 20.08 US gallons of fuel.
The Firesweep's fuel tank capacity is equivalent to 16.72 UK gallons.
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