DeSoto Firesweep I Convertible 5.7 V8 (280 Hp) PowerFlite | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

DeSoto Firesweep I Convertible 5.7 V8 (280 Hp) PowerFlite /Cabriolet 1957 - 1958/

What is the body type of DeSoto Firesweep I Convertible?

Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 6 Seats

What is the power output of DeSoto Firesweep Cabriolet 1957 5.7 V8 (280 Hp) PowerFlite?

280 Hp, 515 Nm
380 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of DeSoto Firesweep Cabriolet 1957 5.7 V8 (280 Hp) PowerFlite?

5.7 l
5735 cm³
349.97 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1957 DeSoto 5.7 V8 (280 Hp) PowerFlite?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of DeSoto Firesweep I Convertible Cabriolet 1957 5.7 V8 (280 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 1957 DeSoto Firesweep Cabriolet?

5499 mm
216.5 in.

What is the width of 1957 DeSoto Firesweep Cabriolet?

1989 mm
78.31 in.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1957 DeSoto Firesweep I Convertible 5.7 V8 (280 Hp) PowerFlite?

2, automatic transmission PowerFlite

DeSoto
- DeSoto Firesweep
  - Firesweep I Convertible
    - PowerPack 5.7 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite
    - PowerPack 5.7 V8 (295 Hp) PowerFlite
    - PowerPack 5.7 V8 (295 Hp)
    - 5.7 V8 (280 Hp) TorqueFlite
    - 5.7 V8 (280 Hp) PowerFlite
    - 5.7 V8 (280 Hp)

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General information

Brand

DeSoto

Model

Firesweep

Generation

Firesweep I Convertible

Modification (Engine)

5.7 V8 (280 Hp) PowerFlite

Start of production

1957

End of production

1958

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Cabriolet

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Engine specs

Power

280 Hp @ 4600 rpm.

Power per litre

48.8 Hp/l

Torque

515 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 380 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.

Engine displacement

5735 cm³ 349.97 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

103.12 mm 4.06 in.

Piston Stroke

85.85 mm 3.38 in.

Compression ratio

10:1

Number of valves per cylinder

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

Volume and weights

Fuel tank capacity

76 l 20.08 US gal | 16.72 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

5499 mm 216.5 in.

Width

1989 mm 78.31 in.

Height

1443 mm 56.81 in.

Wheelbase

3099 mm 122.01 in.

Front track

1547 mm 60.91 in.

Rear (Back) track

1516 mm 59.69 in.

Front overhang

940 mm 37.01 in.

Rear overhang

1461 mm 57.52 in.

Ride height (ground clearance)

142 mm 5.59 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

14.2 m 46.59 ft.

Approach angle

16.5°

Departure angle

11.4°

Ramp-over (breakover) angle

10.5°

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

Front brakes

Drum, 279 mm

Rear brakes