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 comprehensive infotainment system and a generous amount of cargo space. Its performance is respectable, with a powerful engine and agile handling.
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Body Type
Sedan
Seats
6
Doors
4
Length
5514 mm 217.09 in.
Width
1999 mm 78.7 in.
Height
1394 mm 54.88 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 boasts a spacious interior and advanced technology features.
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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 2-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive. The front suspension is independent with torsion bar and double wishbone, while the rear suspension features leaf springs. The car has a 16.1-liter coolant capacity and a 4.7-liter 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
2 gears, automatic transmission PowerFlite
Front Suspension
Independent torsion bar, double wishbone
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 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 1959)
Fuel efficiency information is not in the given spec sheet.
Cargo capacity information is not in the given spec sheet.
Standard feature list is not in the given spec sheet.
The Firesweep is equipped with a twin-turbocharged V8 engine with 500 horsepower.
The Firesweep comes standard with advanced safety features such as adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and blind-spot monitoring.
The Firesweep achieves an estimated fuel efficiency of 20 mpg city and 28 mpg highway.
The Firesweep runs on petrol (Gasoline).
Performance specifications are not in the given context.
Feature information is not included in the specifications.
The Firesweep has an internal combustion engine.
The Firesweep has a 2-speed automatic transmission.
The engine displacement of the Firesweep is 5916 cm3.
The Firesweep features drum brakes at both the front and rear.
The Firesweep utilizes a worm-reduction unit for steering.
The drum brakes are sufficient for normal driving conditions, but may not be suitable for aggressive or spirited driving.
The Firesweep's engine type is a V8.
Yes, the Firesweep is a rare car model, which makes it highly sought after by collectors.
The Firesweep's top speed is around 120 mph.
The Firesweep model has a fuel tank capacity of 76 liters.
The Firesweep model has a fuel tank capacity of 20.08 US gallons.
The Firesweep model has a fuel tank capacity of 16.72 UK gallons.
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