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DeSoto Firesweep I Convertible 5.7 V8 (280 Hp) 1957, 1958
DeSoto Firesweep I Convertible 5.7 V8 (280 Hp) 1957, 1958
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General information

Name

DeSoto Firesweep I Convertible 5.7 V8 (280 Hp) 1957, 1958

Brand

DeSoto
Model

Firesweep
Generation

Firesweep I Convertible
Year of production

1957

Number of seats

6

Number of doors

2

Body type

Cabriolet
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

5.7 V8 (280 Hp)

Power

280 Hp @ 4600 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

515 Nm @ 2400 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
280 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Power per litre
48.8 Hp/l
Torque
515 Nm @ 2400 rpm.
Engine displacement
5735 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
103.12 mm
Piston stroke
85.85 mm
Compression ratio
10
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)

5499 mm

Width (mm)

1989 mm

Height (mm)

1443 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

3099 mm

Front track (mm)

1547 mm

Rear track (mm)

1516 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

14.2 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Independent, spring

Rear suspension system

Leaf spring

Front brakes

Drum, 279 mm

Rear brakes

Drum, 279 mm

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