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Specs of DeSoto Firesweep I 4-Door Sedan 5.3 V8 (245 Hp) PowerFlite /1956, 1957/

1957 DeSoto Firesweep I 4-Door Sedan - Photo 1

Key specs

DeSoto Firesweep I 4-Door Sedan 5.3 V8 (245 Hp) PowerFlite /Sedan 1956 - 1957/

What is the body type of DeSoto Firesweep I 4-Door Sedan?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 6 Seats
What is the power output of DeSoto Firesweep Sedan 1956 5.3 V8 (245 Hp) PowerFlite?
245 Hp, 434 Nm
320 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of DeSoto Firesweep Sedan 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 4-Door Sedan Sedan 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 Sedan?
5481 mm
215.79 in.
What is the width of 1956 DeSoto Firesweep Sedan?
1986 mm
78.19 in.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1956 DeSoto Firesweep I 4-Door Sedan 5.3 V8 (245 Hp) PowerFlite?
2, automatic transmission PowerFlite
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General information

Brand
DeSoto
Model
Firesweep
Generation
Firesweep I 4-Door Sedan
Modification (Engine)
5.3 V8 (245 Hp) PowerFlite
Start of production
1956
End of production
1957
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
6
Doors
4
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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
8
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
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
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