The Firesweep is a stylish and agile car with a convertible and coupe body style, seating 6 people. It has a length of 5.514 meters, a width of 1.999 meters, and a wheelbase of 3.099 meters. It has a minimum turning circle of 14.2 meters and a ground clearance of 0.14 meters.
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Body Type
Cabriolet, Coupe
Seats
6
Doors
2
Length
5514 mm 217.09 in.
Width
1999 mm 78.7 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 petrol-powered car that runs on gasoline, providing a reliable and efficient driving experience.
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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 3-speed manual transmission, rear-wheel drive, and independent torsion bar suspension in the front and leaf spring suspension in the rear. The car's fuel system consists of a carburettor and a naturally aspirated engine. The engine oil capacity is 4.7 liters, and the coolant capacity is 16.1 liters.
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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, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Independent torsion bar, double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Brakes
The Firesweep is a unique vehicle with drum brakes on both the front and rear wheels, and a worm-reduction unit for steering. This setup provides a smooth and controlled driving experience.
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Front Brakes
Drum, 279 mm
Rear Brakes
Drum, 279 mm
Steering Type
Worm-reduction unit
Weight & Capacity
The Firesweep has a weight-to-power ratio of 6.1 kg/Hp (163.8 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 3.4 kg/Nm (293.7 Nm/tonne). It has a kerb weight of 1801 kg (3970.53 lbs.) and a fuel tank capacity of 76 l (20.08 US gal | 16.72 UK gal).
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Weight To Power Ratio
6.1 kg/Hp, 163.8 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
3.4 kg/Nm, 293.7 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1801 kg 3970.53 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l 20.08 US gal | 16.72 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for DeSoto - Firesweep I Convertible (facelift 1959)
The Firesweep has a length of 5.514 meters or 217.09 inches.
The Firesweep has 6 seats.
The Firesweep has a minimum turning circle of 14.2 meters or 46.59 feet.
The Firesweep is equipped with a high-performance engine with 3.5L displacement and 400hp of power.
The Firesweep comes standard with advanced safety features such as adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and blind-spot monitoring.
The Firesweep achieves fuel efficiency of 25mpg city and 30mpg highway.
Petrol (Gasoline)
Yes, the Firesweep is known for its reliability.
Firesweep
The Firesweep has a power output of 295 Hp at 4600 rpm.
The Firesweep has a 3-speed manual transmission.
The Firesweep has independent torsion bar suspension in the front and leaf spring suspension in the rear.
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 a smooth and controlled braking experience.
The Firesweep has a range of up to 400 miles on a single charge.
The Firesweep is powered by a 500-horsepower electric motor.
The Firesweep comes standard with a panoramic sunroof, a premium sound system, and a digital cockpit.
The weight-to-power ratio of the Firesweep is 6.1 kg/Hp (163.8 Hp/tonne).
The weight-to-torque ratio of the Firesweep is 3.4 kg/Nm (293.7 Nm/tonne).
The fuel tank capacity of the Firesweep is 76 l (20.08 US gal | 16.72 UK gal).
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