Compare: DeSoto Firesweep 1958 Cabriolet, Coupe 295 Hp

General information

Brand

DeSoto

Model

Firesweep

Generation

Firesweep I Convertible (facelift 1959)

Modification (Engine)

5.9 V8 (295 Hp)

Start of production

1958

End of production

1959

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Cabriolet, Coupe

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

6.1 kg/Hp, 163.8 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.4 kg/Nm, 293.7 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

295 Hp @ 4600 rpm.

Power per litre

49.9 Hp/l

Torque

529 Nm @ 2400 rpm.

Engine displacement

5916 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

104.65 mm

Piston Stroke

85.85 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

4.7 l

Coolant

16.1 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1801 kg

Fuel tank capacity

76 l

Dimensions

Length

5514 mm

Width

1999 mm

Wheelbase

3099 mm

Front track

1547 mm

Rear (Back) track

1516 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

140 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

14.2 m

Approach angle

15°

Departure angle

10°

Ramp-over (breakover) angle

10.4°

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

3 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Independent torsion bar, double wishbone

Rear suspension

Leaf spring

Front brakes

Drum, 279 mm

Rear brakes