Compare: DeSoto Firesweep 1957 Coupe 280 Hp

General information

Brand

DeSoto

Model

Firesweep

Generation

Firesweep I 2-Door Sportsman (facelift 1958)

Modification (Engine)

5.7 V8 (280 Hp) PowerFlite

Start of production

1957 year

End of production

1958 year

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

280 Hp @ 4600 rpm.

Torque

515 Nm @ 2400 rpm.

Engine displacement

5735 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

103.12 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

3.8 l

Coolant

16.1 l

Space, Volume and weights

Fuel tank capacity

76 l

Dimensions

Length

5499 mm

Width

1989 mm

Height

1443 mm

Wheelbase

3099 mm

Front track

1547 mm

Rear (Back) track

1516 mm

Front overhang

940 mm

Rear overhang

1461 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

142 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

14.2 m

Approach angle

16.5°

Departure angle

11.4°

Ramp-over (brakeover) angle

10.5°

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

Front brakes

Drum, 279 mm

Rear brakes