Everything you need to know about specifications and performance - DeSoto Firesweep 1958 - 5.9 V8 (295 Hp) PowerFlite

Overview:

What is the engine capacity of a DeSoto Firesweep 1958?
The engine capacity of the DeSoto Firesweep 1958 is 5916.

DeSoto Firesweep 1958 How many horsepower?
The engine power of the DeSoto Firesweep 1958 is 295 Hp @ 4600 rpm..

General:

Brand: DeSoto

Model: Firesweep

Generation: Firesweep I 2-Door Sportsman (facelift 1959)

Modification (Engine): 5.9 V8 (295 Hp) PowerFlite

Start of production: 1958

End of production: 1959

Powertrain Architecture: Internal Combustion Engine

Body type: Coupe

Seats: 6

Doors: 2

Engine:

Power: 295 hp @ 4600 rpm.

Power per litre: 49.9 hp/l

Torque: 529 nm @ 2400 rpm.

Engine displacement: 5916

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: 4.7 l

Coolant: 16.1 l

Cylinder Bore: 104.65 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: 10.4°

Length: 5514 mm

Width: 1999 mm

Height: 1438 mm

wheelbase: 3099 mm

Front track: 1547 mm

Rear (Back) track: 1516 mm

Ride height (ground clearance): 140 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 14.2 m

Approach angle: 15°

Departure angle: 10°

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 torsion bar, double wishbone

Rear suspension: Leaf Spring