DeSoto Firesweep 5.7 V8 (280 Hp) TorqueFlite

1957 - 1958
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Body type
Sedan, 6 seats
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Boot capacity
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Engine capacity
5735 cm3
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Power
280 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
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Transmission
3 gears, automatic transmission TorqueFlite
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Transmission
Rear wheel drive
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Acceleration to 100 km/h
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Max. speed
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Fuel
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Average consumption

General Information

Modification (Engine)
5.7 V8 (280 Hp) TorqueFlite
Start of production
1957 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
6
Doors
4
End of production
1958 year

Engine

Power
280 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Power per litre
48.8 Hp/l
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Torque
515 Nm @ 2400 rpm.
Engine displacement
5735
Cylinder Bore
103.1 mm
Piston Stroke
85.9 mm
Engine oil capacity
3.8 l
Coolant
16.1 l
Fuel System
Carburettor
Valvetrain
OHV

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track
1516 mm
Width
1989 mm
Height
1443 mm
Length
5499 mm
Front track
1547 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
2 m
Front overhang
940 mm
Rear overhang
1461 mm
Ramp-over (brakeover) angle
0.5
Wheelbase
3099 mm
Ride height (ground clearance)
142 mm

Volume and Weight

Fuel tank capacity
76 l

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

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
3 gears, automatic transmission TorqueFlite
Front suspension
Independent coil spring
Rear suspension
Leaf spring
Front brakes
Drum, 279 mm
Rear brakes
Drum, 279 mm
Steering type
Worm-reduction unit

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