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DeSoto Firesweep I 4-Door Sedan 5.3 V8 (245 Hp) PowerFlite 1956, 1957
DeSoto Firesweep I 4-Door Sedan 5.3 V8 (245 Hp) PowerFlite 1956, 1957
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General information

Name

DeSoto Firesweep I 4-Door Sedan 5.3 V8 (245 Hp) PowerFlite 1956, 1957

Brand

DeSoto
Model

Firesweep
Generation

Firesweep I 4-Door Sedan
Year of production

1956

Number of seats

6

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

5.3 V8 (245 Hp) PowerFlite

Power

245 Hp @ 4400 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

434 Nm @ 2400 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
S27
Power
245 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power per litre
46 Hp/l
Torque
434 Nm @ 2400 rpm.
Engine displacement
5326 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
93.73 mm
Piston stroke
96.52 mm
Compression ratio
8.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
OHV

Space volume and weights

Fuel tank capacity (l)

76 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

5481 mm

Width (mm)

1986 mm

Height (mm)

1440 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

3099 mm

Front track (mm)

1547 mm

Rear track (mm)

1516 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

13.1 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Independent, spring

Rear suspension system

Leaf spring

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