Everything you need to know about specifications and performance - DeSoto Firesweep 1957 - 5.7 V8 (280 Hp) PowerFlite

Overview:

What is the engine capacity of a DeSoto Firesweep 1957?
The engine capacity of the DeSoto Firesweep 1957 is 5735.

DeSoto Firesweep 1957 How many horsepower?
The engine power of the DeSoto Firesweep 1957 is 280 Hp @ 4600 rpm..

General:

Brand: DeSoto

Model: Firesweep

Generation: Firesweep I Convertible

Modification (Engine): 5.7 V8 (280 Hp) PowerFlite

Start of production: 1957

End of production: 1958

Powertrain Architecture: Internal Combustion Engine

Body type: Cabriolet

Seats: 6

Doors: 2

Engine:

Power: 280 hp @ 4600 rpm.

Power per litre: 48.8 hp/l

Torque: 515 nm @ 2400 rpm.

Engine displacement: 5735

Number of cylinders: 8

Engine configuration: V-engine

Number of valves per cylinder: 2

Fuel injection system: Carburettor

Engine aspiration: Naturally aspirated Engine

Valvetrain: OHV

Engine oil capacity: 3.8 l

Coolant: 16.1 l

Cylinder Bore: 103.12 mm

Piston Stroke: 85.85 mm

Compression ratio: 10:1

Performance:

Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline)

Space:

Fuel tank capacity: 76 l

dimensions:

Ramp-over (brakeover) angle: 10.5°

Length: 5499 mm

Width: 1989 mm

Height: 1443 mm

wheelbase: 3099 mm

Front track: 1547 mm

Rear (Back) track: 1516 mm

Front overhang: 940 mm

Rear overhang: 1461 mm

Ride height (ground clearance): 142 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 14.2 m

Approach angle: 16.5°

Departure angle: 11.4°

Powertrain, Suspension and Brakes:

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 brakes: Drum, 279 mm

Rear brakes: Drum, 279 mm

Steering type: Worm-reduction unit

Front suspension: Independent coil Spring

Rear suspension: Leaf Spring