DeSoto
Firesweep 5.7 V8 (280 Hp)
5.7 V8 (280 Hp) · 1957 · Petrol (Gasoline)
Basic Information
Brand
DeSoto
Model
Firesweep
Generation
DeSoto Firesweep I 2-Door Sportsman (facelift 1958)
Variant
5.7 V8 (280 Hp)
Year
1957
General Information
Production Start
1957 year
Production End
1958 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
6
Doors
2
Performance
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6,2 kg/hp
Weight-to-Torque Ratio
3,4
Engine
Engine Power
280 HP
Displacement
5735 cm³
Cylinders
8
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
103,12 mm
Piston Stroke
85,85 mm
Compression Ratio
10:1
Valves per Cylinder
2
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Fuel Injection
Carburettor
Valvetrain
OHV
Space & Weight
Kerb Weight
1749 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 L
Dimensions
Length
5499 mm
Width
1989 mm
Height
1443 mm
Drivetrain & Chassis
Drive Wheel
Rear wheel drive
Gearbox
3 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Independent coil spring
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Front Brakes
Drum, 279 mm