Compare: DeSoto Firesweep 1956 Coupe 245 Hp

General information

Brand

DeSoto

Model

Firesweep

Generation

Firesweep I 2-Door Sportsman

Modification (Engine)

5.3 V8 (245 Hp) PowerFlite

Start of production

1956 year

End of production

1957 year

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

245 Hp @ 4400 rpm.

Torque

434 Nm @ 2400 rpm.

Engine Model/Code

S27

Engine displacement

5326 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

93.73 mm

Piston Stroke

96.52 mm

Compression ratio

8.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

4.7 l

Coolant

19.9 l

Space, Volume and weights

Fuel tank capacity

76 l

Dimensions

Length

5481 mm

Width

1986 mm

Height

1440 mm

Wheelbase

3099 mm

Front track

1547 mm

Rear (Back) track

1516 mm

Front overhang

925 mm

Rear overhang

1458 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

137 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

13.1 m

Approach angle

18.9°

Departure angle

12.9°

Ramp-over (brakeover) angle

10.2°

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 coil spring

Rear suspension

Leaf spring

Steering type

Worm-reduction unit