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1957 DeSoto Firesweep I 4-Door Sportsman (facelift 1958) 5.7 V8 (280 Hp) PowerFlite

1958 DeSoto Firesweep I 4-Door Sportsman (facelift 1958) - Photo 1

Key specs

DeSoto Firesweep Sedan 1957, 1958

What is the body type, DeSoto Firesweep I 4-Door Sportsman (facelift 1958)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 6 Seats
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

DeSoto Firesweep I 4-Door Sportsman (facelift 1958) 5.7 V8 (280 Hp) PowerFlite 1957, 1958 Specs

General information
BrandDeSoto
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 typeSedan
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 brakesDrum, 279 mm
Rear brakesDrum, 279 mm
Steering type Worm-reduction unit