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DeSoto Firesweep I Station Wagon (facelift 1959) Explorer 5.9 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite 1958, 1959
DeSoto Firesweep I Station Wagon (facelift 1959) Explorer 5.9 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite 1958, 1959
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General information

Name

DeSoto Firesweep I Station Wagon (facelift 1959) Explorer 5.9 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite 1958, 1959

Brand

DeSoto
Model

Firesweep
Generation

Firesweep I Station Wagon (facelift 1959)
Year of production

1958

Number of seats

9

Number of doors

5

Body type

Station wagon (estate)
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

Explorer 5.9 V8 (295 Hp) TorqueFlite

Power

295 Hp @ 4600 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

529 Nm @ 2400 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
295 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Power per litre
49.9 Hp/l
Torque
529 Nm @ 2400 rpm.
Engine displacement
5916 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
104.65 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)

5489 mm

Width (mm)

1999 mm

Height (mm)

1450 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

automatic

Front suspension system

Independent torsion bar, double wishbone

Rear suspension system

Leaf spring

Front brakes

Drum, 279 mm

Rear brakes

Drum, 279 mm

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