DeSoto Firesweep I 2-Door Sportsman 5.3 V8 (245 Hp) PowerFlite | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

1957 DeSoto Firesweep I 2-Door Sportsman - Photo 1

Key specs

DeSoto Firesweep I 2-Door Sportsman 5.3 V8 (245 Hp) PowerFlite /Coupe 1956 - 1957/

What is the body type of DeSoto Firesweep I 2-Door Sportsman?

Coupe, 2 Doors, 6 Seats

What is the power output of DeSoto Firesweep Coupe 1956 5.3 V8 (245 Hp) PowerFlite?

245 Hp, 434 Nm
320 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of DeSoto Firesweep Coupe 1956 5.3 V8 (245 Hp) PowerFlite?

5.3 l
5326 cm³
325.01 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1956 DeSoto 5.3 V8 (245 Hp) PowerFlite?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of DeSoto Firesweep I 2-Door Sportsman Coupe 1956 5.3 V8 (245 Hp) PowerFlite?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1956 DeSoto Firesweep Coupe?

5481 mm
215.79 in.

What is the width of 1956 DeSoto Firesweep Coupe?

1986 mm
78.19 in.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1956 DeSoto Firesweep I 2-Door Sportsman 5.3 V8 (245 Hp) PowerFlite?

2, automatic transmission PowerFlite

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- DeSoto Firesweep
  - Firesweep I 2-Door Sportsman
    - 5.3 V8 (245 Hp) TorqueFlite
    - 5.3 V8 (245 Hp) PowerFlite
    - 5.3 V8 (245 Hp)

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General information

Brand

DeSoto

Model

Firesweep

Generation

Firesweep I 2-Door Sportsman

Modification (Engine)

5.3 V8 (245 Hp) PowerFlite

Start of production

1956

End of production

1957

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Engine specs

Power

245 Hp @ 4400 rpm.

Power per litre

46 Hp/l

Torque

434 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 320 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.

Engine Model/Code

S27

Engine displacement

5326 cm³ 325.01 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

93.73 mm 3.69 in.

Piston Stroke

96.52 mm 3.8 in.

Compression ratio

8.5:1

Number of valves per cylinder

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

19.9 l 21.03 US qt | 17.51 UK qt

Volume and weights

Fuel tank capacity

76 l 20.08 US gal | 16.72 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

5481 mm 215.79 in.

Width

1986 mm 78.19 in.

Height

1440 mm 56.69 in.

Wheelbase

3099 mm 122.01 in.

Front track

1547 mm 60.91 in.

Rear (Back) track

1516 mm 59.69 in.

Front overhang

925 mm 36.42 in.

Rear overhang

1458 mm 57.4 in.

Ride height (ground clearance)

137 mm 5.39 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

13.1 m 42.98 ft.

Approach angle

18.9°

Departure angle

12.9°

Ramp-over (breakover) angle

10.2°

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

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

Steering type

Worm-reduction unit

Specs of DeSoto Firesweep I 2-Door Sportsman 5.3 V8 (245 Hp) PowerFlite /1956, 1957/