The Firesweep is a spacious station wagon with a length of 5540 mm, width of 1989 mm, and height of 1450 mm. It has a wheelbase of 3099 mm and a minimum turning circle of 14.2 meters. With a ride height ground clearance of 142 mm, this car is suitable for daily driving.
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Body Type
Station wagon (estate)
Seats
6
Doors
5
Length
5540 mm 218.11 in.
Width
1989 mm 78.31 in.
Height
1450 mm 57.09 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.
Ride Height Ground Clearance
142 mm 5.59 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Firesweep is a petrol-powered car that runs on gasoline, making it a great option for those who prefer traditional fuel types.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine & Transmission
The Firesweep is a powerful and classic car with a V8 engine, producing 280 horsepower and 515 Nm of torque. It features an automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive, with a suspension system consisting of independent coil springs in the front and leaf springs in the rear.
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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
2 gears, automatic transmission PowerFlite
Front Suspension
Independent coil spring
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 for both. 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 Station Wagon (facelift 1958)
The Firesweep has a seating capacity of 6 people.
The length of the Firesweep is 5540 mm or 218.11 inches.
The minimum turning circle of the Firesweep is 14.2 meters or 46.59 feet.
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).
No, the Firesweep is not an electric vehicle, it runs on petrol (gasoline).
The model name of this car is Firesweep.
The Firesweep has an internal combustion engine with 8 cylinders.
The Firesweep has an automatic transmission with 2 gears.
The Firesweep has an independent coil spring suspension in the front and a leaf spring suspension in the rear.
The model of the car is Firesweep.
The car has drum brakes, 279 mm in diameter, for both the front and rear.
The steering type of the car is a Worm-reduction unit.
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 76 liters (20.08 US gal | 16.72 UK gal).
The specifications do not include information regarding the estimated range.
The specifications do not include information regarding any special fuel efficiency features.
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