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Compare: DeSoto Firesweep I Convertible (facelift 1959) 5.9 V8 (295 Hp) PowerFlite
DeSoto Firesweep I Convertible (facelift 1959)
General information
Brand
DeSoto
Model
Firesweep
Generation
Firesweep I Convertible (facelift 1959)
Modification (Engine)
5.9 V8 (295 Hp) PowerFlite
Start of production
1958 year
End of production
1959 year
Body type
Cabriolet, Coupe
Seats
6
Doors
2
Performance specs
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Internal combustion engine specs
Power
295 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Torque
529 Nm @ 2400 rpm.
Engine displacement
5916 cm
3
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
104.65 mm
Piston Stroke
85.85 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Carburettor
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l
Coolant
16.1 l
Space, Volume and weights
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 (brakeover) angle
10.4°
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
2 gears, automatic transmission PowerFlite
Front suspension
Independent torsion bar, double wishbone
Rear suspension
Leaf spring
Front brakes
Drum, 279 mm
Rear brakes
Drum, 279 mm
Steering type
Worm-reduction unit