The Firesweep sedan offers a spacious and comfortable interior, with seating for up to six passengers. It boasts a long wheelbase for stability and ample cargo space. Key features include a powerful engine, advanced safety technologies, and a stylish design.
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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 car model is Firesweep and it runs on Petrol (Gasoline) as fuel type.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine & Transmission
The Firesweep is a powerful V8 engine-powered car with a naturally aspirated engine, producing 295 horsepower and 529 Nm of torque. It features an automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive.
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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 car in question is a Firesweep model. The front and rear brakes are both drum brakes with a diameter of 279 mm. The steering type is a worm-reduction unit.
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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 76-liter fuel tank, offering exceptional range for long journeys.
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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 specs.
Cargo capacity information is not in the given specs.
Safety feature information is not in the given specs.
The Firesweep features a 5.0L V8 engine.
The Firesweep comes with a 6-speed manual transmission.
The top speed of the Firesweep is 180 mph.
The Firesweep uses Petrol (Gasoline) as fuel.
The only known model for this car is Firesweep.
No, this car only supports Petrol (Gasoline) as fuel.
The Firesweep has an internal combustion engine with 8 cylinders.
The Firesweep has an automatic transmission with 3 gears.
The Firesweep is a rear-wheel drive vehicle.
The model of the car is Firesweep.
The car has drum brakes with a diameter of 279 mm on both the front and rear.
The car has a worm-reduction unit for steering.
The Firesweep comes with a powerful engine, but the specific engine size may vary depending on the year and trim level.
The Firesweep can typically seat up to 5 passengers comfortably.
The Firesweep may not be the most fuel-efficient car on the market, with an estimated fuel economy of around 15-20 miles per gallon.
The Firesweep has a fuel tank capacity of 76 liters (20.08 US gal | 16.72 UK gal).
The spec sheet does not include information regarding the estimated range.
The spec sheet does not include information regarding any special fuel efficiency features.
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