DeSoto Firesweep I Convertible 5.7 V8 (280 Hp) 1957

General Information

Modification (Engine)

5.7 V8 (280 Hp)

Start of production

1957 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Cabriolet

Seats

Doors

End of production

1958 year

Engine

Power

280 Hp @ 4600 rpm.

Power per litre

48.8 Hp/l

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

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, manual transmission

Front suspension

Independent coil spring

Rear suspension

Leaf spring

Front brakes

Drum, 279 mm

Rear brakes

Drum, 279 mm

Steering type

Worm-reduction unit

DeSoto Firesweep 5.7 V8 (280 Hp)

General Information

Engine

Dimensions

Volume and Weight

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

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