DeSoto Firesweep I Convertible (facelift 1959) 5.9 V8 (295 Hp) PowerFlite | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

DeSoto Firesweep I Convertible (facelift 1959) 5.9 V8 (295 Hp) PowerFlite /Cabriolet, Coupe 1958 - 1959/

What is the body type of DeSoto Firesweep I Convertible (facelift 1959)?

Cabriolet, Coupe, 2 Doors, 6 Seats

What is the power output of DeSoto Firesweep Cabriolet, Coupe 1958 5.9 V8 (295 Hp) PowerFlite?

295 Hp, 529 Nm
390 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of DeSoto Firesweep Cabriolet, Coupe 1958 5.9 V8 (295 Hp) PowerFlite?

5.9 l
5916 cm³
361.02 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1958 DeSoto 5.9 V8 (295 Hp) PowerFlite?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of DeSoto Firesweep I Convertible (facelift 1959) Cabriolet, Coupe 1958 5.9 V8 (295 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 1958 DeSoto Firesweep Cabriolet, Coupe?

5514 mm
217.09 in.

What is the width of 1958 DeSoto Firesweep Cabriolet, Coupe?

1999 mm
78.7 in.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1958 DeSoto Firesweep I Convertible (facelift 1959) 5.9 V8 (295 Hp) PowerFlite?

2, automatic transmission PowerFlite

DeSoto
- DeSoto Firesweep
  - Firesweep I Convertible (facelift 1959)
    - 5.9 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite
    - 5.9 V8 (295 Hp) PowerFlite
    - 5.9 V8 (295 Hp)

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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

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Cabriolet, Coupe

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Engine specs

Power

295 Hp @ 4600 rpm.

Power per litre

49.9 Hp/l

Torque

529 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 390 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.

Engine displacement

5916 cm³ 361.02 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

104.65 mm 4.12 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

4.7 l 4.97 US qt | 4.14 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

5514 mm 217.09 in.

Width

1999 mm 78.7 in.

Wheelbase

3099 mm 122.01 in.

Front track

1547 mm 60.91 in.

Rear (Back) track

1516 mm 59.69 in.

Ride height (ground clearance)

140 mm 5.51 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

14.2 m 46.59 ft.

Approach angle

15°

Departure angle

10°

Ramp-over (brakeover) 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

2 gears, automatic transmission PowerFlite

Front suspension

Independent torsion bar, double wishbone

Rear suspension

Leaf spring

Front brakes

Drum, 279 mm

Rear brakes