DeSoto
Firesweep 5.3 V8 (245 Hp) PowerFlite
5.3 V8 (245 Hp) PowerFlite · 1956 · Petrol (Gasoline)
Basic Information
Brand
DeSoto
Model
Firesweep
Generation
DeSoto Firesweep I 2-Door Sportsman
Variant
5.3 V8 (245 Hp) PowerFlite
Year
1956
General Information
Production Start
1956 year
Production End
1957 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
6
Doors
2
Performance
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine
Engine Power
245 HP
Engine Model/Code
S27
Displacement
5326 cm³
Cylinders
8
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
93,73 mm
Piston Stroke
96,52 mm
Compression Ratio
8.5:1
Valves per Cylinder
2
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Fuel Injection
Carburettor
Valvetrain
OHV
Space & Weight
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 L
Dimensions
Length
5481 mm
Width
1986 mm
Height
1440 mm
Drivetrain & Chassis
Drive Wheel
Rear wheel drive
Gearbox
2 gears, automatic transmission PowerFlite
Front Suspension
Independent coil spring
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring