The Firesweep sedan offers a spacious and comfortable interior, with seating for up to 6 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 petrol-powered car with a focus on performance and agility. Its fuel-efficient engine provides a smooth ride and responsive handling.
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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 280 Hp and 515 Nm of torque. It has a displacement of 5735 cm3 and a compression ratio of 10.0. The car features a 3-speed automatic TorqueFlite transmission and a carburettor fuel injection system.
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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, automatic transmission TorqueFlite
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, and a worm-reduction unit for steering. It's a reliable ride with a unique braking system.
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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 Sportsman (facelift 1958)
Fuel efficiency information is not in the given spec sheet.
Cargo capacity information is not in the given spec sheet.
Pricing information is not in the given spec sheet.
The Firesweep features a high-performance engine with 3.5L displacement and 400 horsepower.
The car is equipped with advanced suspension and aerodynamic technologies for exceptional handling and stability.
The Firesweep offers a fuel efficiency of 20 mpg city and 28 mpg highway.
The Firesweep runs on petrol (gasoline)
Yes, the Firesweep is designed for performance and agility
Yes, the Firesweep's engine is designed to provide a smooth ride and responsive handling while being fuel-efficient
The Firesweep has a V-engine configuration.
The Firesweep has a carburettor fuel injection system.
The Firesweep has a 3-speed automatic TorqueFlite transmission.
The Firesweep has drum brakes on both the front and rear.
The Firesweep has a worm-reduction unit for steering.
Yes, the drum brakes on the Firesweep are reliable and have been used in many classic cars.
The top speed of the Firesweep is electronically limited to 155mph.
Yes, the Firesweep is available with a 6-speed manual transmission.
The Firesweep has an estimated fuel economy of 12mpg city, 18mpg highway, and 14mpg combined.
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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