| What is the body type, DeSoto Firesweep I Convertible (facelift 1959)? | Cabriolet, Coupe, 2 Doors, 6 Seats |
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| How much power, DeSoto Firesweep Cabriolet, Coupe 1958 5.9 V8 (295 Hp) PowerFlite? | 295 Hp, 529 Nm 390.17 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, DeSoto Firesweep Cabriolet, Coupe 1958 5.9 V8 (295 Hp) PowerFlite? | 5.9 l 5916 cm3 361.02 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1958 DeSoto 5.9 V8 (295 Hp) PowerFlite? | 8, V-engine |
| What is the drivetrain, 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. |
| How long is this vehicle, 1958 DeSoto Firesweep Cabriolet, Coupe? | 5514 mm 217.09 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1958 DeSoto Firesweep Cabriolet, Coupe? | 1999 mm 78.7 in. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1958 DeSoto Firesweep I Convertible (facelift 1959) 5.9 V8 (295 Hp) PowerFlite? | 2, automatic transmission PowerFlite |
| 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 | 6 |
| Doors | 2 |
| 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. 390.17 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm. |
| Engine displacement | 5916 cm3 361.02 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| 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 | 2 |
| 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 |
| Space, 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 | Drum, 279 mm |
| Steering type | Worm-reduction unit |