What is the body type, DeSoto Firesweep I 4-Door Sportsman (facelift 1958)? | Sedan, 4 Doors, 6 Seats |
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How much power, DeSoto Firesweep Sedan 1957 5.7 V8 (280 Hp) PowerFlite? | 280 Hp, 515 Nm 379.84 lb.-ft. |
What is the engine size, DeSoto Firesweep Sedan 1957 5.7 V8 (280 Hp) PowerFlite? | 5.7 l 5735 cm3 349.97 cu. in. |
How many cylinders, 1957 DeSoto 5.7 V8 (280 Hp) PowerFlite? | 8, V-engine |
What is the drivetrain, DeSoto Firesweep I 4-Door Sportsman (facelift 1958) Sedan 1957 5.7 V8 (280 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, 1957 DeSoto Firesweep Sedan? | 5499 mm 216.5 in. |
How wide is the vehicle, 1957 DeSoto Firesweep Sedan? | 1989 mm 78.31 in. |
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1957 DeSoto Firesweep I 4-Door Sportsman (facelift 1958) 5.7 V8 (280 Hp) PowerFlite? | 2, automatic transmission PowerFlite |
General information | |
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Brand | DeSoto |
Model | Firesweep |
Generation | Firesweep I 4-Door Sportsman (facelift 1958) |
Modification (Engine) | 5.7 V8 (280 Hp) PowerFlite |
Start of production | 1957 year |
End of production | 1958 year |
Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
Body type | Sedan |
Seats | 6 |
Doors | 4 |
Performance specs | |
Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
Engine specs | |
Power | 280 Hp @ 4600 rpm. |
Power per litre | 48.8 Hp/l |
Torque | 515 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 379.84 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm. |
Engine displacement | 5735 cm3 349.97 cu. in. |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Engine configuration | V-engine |
Cylinder Bore | 103.12 mm 4.06 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 | 3.8 l 4.02 US qt | 3.34 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 | 5499 mm 216.5 in. |
Width | 1989 mm 78.31 in. |
Height | 1443 mm 56.81 in. |
Wheelbase | 3099 mm 122.01 in. |
Front track | 1547 mm 60.91 in. |
Rear (Back) track | 1516 mm 59.69 in. |
Front overhang | 940 mm 37.01 in. |
Rear overhang | 1461 mm 57.52 in. |
Ride height (ground clearance) | 142 mm 5.59 in. |
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 14.2 m 46.59 ft. |
Approach angle | 16.5° |
Departure angle | 11.4° |
Ramp-over (brakeover) angle | 10.5° |
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 coil spring |
Rear suspension | Leaf spring |
Front brakes | Drum, 279 mm |
Rear brakes | Drum, 279 mm |
Steering type | Worm-reduction unit |