The Firesweep is a sedan with a spacious interior, featuring 6 seats and 4 doors. It has a length of 5499 mm, width of 1989 mm, and a height of 1443 mm. The wheelbase is 3099 mm, and it has a front track of 1547 mm and a rear track of 1516 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 car model is Firesweep and it is powered by a Petrol (Gasoline) engine.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine & Transmission
The Firesweep is a powerful car with an internal combustion engine and a rear-wheel drive system. It has a V8 engine with a displacement of 5.7L, generating 295 horsepower at 4600 rpm and 522 Nm of torque at 2800 rpm. The engine features a carburettor fuel system, overhead valves, and a compression ratio of 10.0. The car has an automatic transmission with 3 gears and independent coil spring suspension in the front and leaf spring suspension in the rear. The car has a fuel capacity of 4.02 US qt (3.34 UK qt) and a coolant capacity of 17.01 US qt (14.17 UK qt).
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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 Firesweep is a unique car model with drum brakes on both the front and rear wheels, and a worm-reduction unit for steering. This car is equipped with a reliable braking system and a smooth steering mechanism.
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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 87 liters (22.98 US gal | 19.14 UK gal), ensuring long journeys without frequent refueling.
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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 Sportsman (facelift 1958)
The length of the Firesweep is 5499 mm or 216.5 in.
The Firesweep has 6 seats.
The Firesweep has a ground clearance of 142 mm or 5.59 in.
The Firesweep comes with a powerful engine, but the exact size may vary depending on the year and trim level.
The Firesweep can 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 Firesweep uses Petrol (Gasoline) as fuel.
The specs only mention Firesweep without any variants.
No, Firesweep is not an electric vehicle as it uses Petrol (Gasoline) as fuel.
The Firesweep has an internal combustion engine with a V8 configuration and a displacement of 5.7L.
The Firesweep generates 295 horsepower at 4600 rpm and 522 Nm (385.01 lb.-ft.) of torque at 2800 rpm.
The Firesweep has an automatic transmission with 3 gears.
The Firesweep has drum brakes on both the front and rear wheels.
The Firesweep has a worm-reduction unit for steering.
Yes, the Firesweep's drum brakes provide reliable stopping power.
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.
The Firesweep has a fuel tank capacity of 87 liters (22.98 US gal | 19.14 UK gal).
The Firesweep holds 22.98 US gallons of fuel.
The Firesweep's fuel tank capacity is equivalent to 19.14 UK gallons.
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